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    Graduate Solidified gases and Bloch functions.

    Hi! I have two multiple choice question which I'm having trouble solving. 1) Why do all elements (except rare gas atoms) seldomly close pack as much as the rare gas atoms although they attract each other much more. i. Too much attraction deforms the crystal structure ii. It is due to...
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    Graduate How to determine band structure (E(k)) of a one dimensional crystal?

    Yes, that's correct. Any ideas? :)
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    Graduate How to determine band structure (E(k)) of a one dimensional crystal?

    I should add that it's two atoms in the chrystal, A & B spaced a/2 units apart.
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    Graduate How to determine band structure (E(k)) of a one dimensional crystal?

    Hi! I'm new to the physics forum but I've read a little bit and I'm impressed with the knowledge a lot of people have here. I've tried searching for any topic on my question without any luck. My question is simply what the algorithm is to determine the band structure for a one dimensional...