Atomic Energy States in a Crystal: Einstein's Relation

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

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