Calculate Debye Temperature for Carbon 13

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The discussion focuses on calculating the Debye temperature for carbon-13, given that carbon-12 has a Debye temperature of 2230 K. The user is unsure if the Debye frequency is the same for both isotopes and seeks clarification. It is noted that the Debye temperature is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass, suggesting that the mass of carbon-13 can be used to derive its Debye temperature. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between mass and Debye temperature in harmonic systems. Understanding these principles is essential for accurate calculations in solid-state physics.
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Homework Statement


Carbon 12 has a debye temperature of 2230 K, what is the debye temperature of carbon 13?

No data on Debye frequency is provided.

Homework Equations



This is the problem, the only equations I can find relate the Debye Frequency to the Debye Temperature.

\theta_{D} = \frac{\hbar\nu}{k_{B}}\left(\frac{6\pi^{2}N}{N}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}

The Attempt at a Solution



Basically, I can calculate the debye frquency for C-12 from the debye temp. However I don't know if the debye frequency is the same for C-12 as C-13. So gents, is it?

Thanks,

Dave
 
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Hmmm... Well I'd say since the frequency is typically harmonic, you have...

\omega = \sqrt{k/m}

So the Debye temperature you showed is proportional to m^(-1/2). And you can lookup the mass of carbon-13.
 
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