Atomic Energy States in a Crystal: Einstein's Relation

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kur82

Does atoms in a crystal have energy states like electronic states? it is according to Einstein relation for harmonic oscillator.E=nhw

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jlopezfis

Yes, however the unions between two or more atoms form molecules that have rotational and vibrational energies.

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