Drawing E-K Diagram for Conduction and Valence Bands with Specific Parameters

In summary, to draw the E-K diagram for the given bands within the specified domain, you can plug in arbitrary values for k and plot the corresponding values of E.
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Hello,

Homework Statement


I'd like to draw the E-K diagram for the following within the first brillouin (-π/a≤k≤π/a):
Conduction band: E(k) = E0 + Ak2 - Bk4
Valence band: E(k) = Ccos(ka)
Where E0=1.48eV; C=0.3eV; B=2.78*10-31eVcm4; A=1.69*10-15eVcm2


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The Attempt at a Solution


Should I simply plug in some arbitrary values within the specified domain? How ought this to be approached?
 
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Yes, you can plug in some arbitrary values within the specified domain to draw the E-K diagram. You can start by choosing some values for k within the domain -π/a≤k≤π/a and then calculate the corresponding values of E for the conduction and valence bands. Then, plot the points on a graph to get the E-K diagram.
 

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An E-K diagram, or energy-momentum dispersion diagram, is a graphical representation of the energy and momentum of particles in a material.

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