The discussion centers on the energy band theory in solids, specifically focusing on conduction bands, insulators, and semiconductors. Participants emphasize the significance of the wave function in determining the probability density (psi^2) of electron positions within these bands. The conversation highlights that while energy bands are crucial for understanding electron behavior, the energy Hamiltonian plays a more critical role than merely positional aspects in defining these bands.
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There is a wave function associated with each point of the energy band and by the wave function you can determine the probability of an electron being in a specific position.bluecap said:In energy band concept in solids.. they mostly mentioned about the conduction band or insulator or semiconductor concepts. They don't mention about probability of the electron positions (psi^2).
hokhani said:There is a wave function associated with each point of the energy band and by the wave function you can determine the probability of an electron being in a specific position.