Deriving Electron Wave Function from Hole Wave Function

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The discussion centers on deriving electron wave functions from hole wave functions in solid-state physics. It establishes that wave functions represent particle states influenced by specific environmental conditions, defined by the Schrödinger equation. The relationship between holes, which are the absence of electrons, and the total number of electrons is crucial; thus, if one has the wave functions of holes, the corresponding electron wave functions can be derived in the same lattice environment, albeit with different effective masses. The discussion references the work of R.J. Warburton for further insights into wave functions in specific environments.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Schrödinger equations in solid-state physics
  • Familiarity with wave functions and their representation of particle states
  • Knowledge of lattice environments and boundary conditions
  • Concept of effective mass in solid materials
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of wave functions in solid-state physics
  • Explore the implications of effective mass on electron mobility
  • Research the relationship between holes and electrons in semiconductor physics
  • Review the referenced paper by R.J. Warburton for advanced concepts
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Physicists, materials scientists, and students studying solid-state physics, particularly those interested in the behavior of electrons and holes in semiconductor materials.

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Assume that i have a wave function of holes in a solid, can we derive the wave function of electrons? If can then how?
 
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vatlychatran said:
Assume that i have a wave function of holes in a solid, can we derive the wave function of electrons? If can then how?

wave functions are representing the state of a particle in a specific environment ...field/potential defines the boundary conditions of the wave functions.
if one has with him wave functions of holes... meaning thereby that these are solutions of the Schrödinger equations in a particular lattice environment of the material where the 'holes' are situated .
these holes are 'absence' of electrons therefore if one has N1 holes it must be related to total number of electrons and the electronic wavefunctions can also be written or found out in the same environment as their 'effective masses' will be different but will be moving in the same potentials and the same boundary conditions- you can visit the following for those two types of wave functions in a specific environment.

Reference:http://publicationslist.org/data/r.j.warburton/ref-584/Barker_PRB_2004.pdf
 
thanks!
 

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