F.E.G. fermi sphere radius problem

In summary, the conversation discusses calculating the electron concentrations needed for the fermi sphere to contact the zone faces in BCC and FCC structures. The relevant equations for cubic structures are provided and the attempt at a solution involves using the distance in reciprocal space and the fermi vector to determine the number of electrons per atom. Further guidance is requested for the FCC structure.
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Homework Statement



Calculate the electron concentrations (# electrons/atom) needed for the fermi sphere to contact the zone faces (first bril. zone edges) in BCC and FCC structures.

Homework Equations



kf = (3*pi^2*n)^(1/3) where n is # electrons per atom.

For cubic structures, dhkl=a*(h^2+k^2+l^2)^(-1/2), and the reciprocal magnitude of d is 2*pi/dhkl

The Attempt at a Solution



In BCC structure, the brill. zone edge is at the {110} planes, so that dhkl = a*2^(-1/2) and this distance in reciprocal space is 2^(3/2)*pi/a. (where a is the lattice parameter). Setting this reciprocal distance equal to the fermi vector,
(2^(3/2)*pi/a)^3/(3*pi^2) = n

I'm just unsure about this, maybe someone could give me a shove in the right direction. For the FCC structure, the edges of the FBZ are at the {110} and {200} planes.
 
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What is the F.E.G. fermi sphere radius problem?

The F.E.G. fermi sphere radius problem refers to a discrepancy between the theoretical prediction and experimental measurement of the radius of the fermi sphere in a Fermi gas.

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