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[SOLVED] conductivity of metals
http://www1.union.edu/newmanj/lasers/LaserTypes/conductionbands.gif
I do not understand this picture. Why does the fact that the valence band for the metal (conductor) is half-filled imply that it has high conductivity?
Homework Statement
http://www1.union.edu/newmanj/lasers/LaserTypes/conductionbands.gif
I do not understand this picture. Why does the fact that the valence band for the metal (conductor) is half-filled imply that it has high conductivity?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
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