Fermi Energy in 2D: Find Relation w/ 3D E=h(cut square)k(square)/2m

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between Fermi energy in three-dimensional (3D) systems and its counterpart in two-dimensional (2D) systems. Participants explore the mathematical expressions involved and the differences in calculating the Fermi radius in both dimensions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that the relation for Fermi energy in 3D is given by E=h(cut square)k(square)/2m and seeks to find a corresponding relation for 2D.
  • Another participant clarifies that the expression provided is not the Fermi energy but rather the dispersion relation for free electrons, noting that it can yield the Fermi energy when k equals k_F, the Fermi radius in k space.
  • A participant introduces the formula for k_F in 2D as kf(square)=2 * pi *N /A, where N/A represents the number of electrons per unit area, and requests an explanation of the dispersion relation.
  • Another participant explains the dispersion relation as the relationship between wave-vector and frequency, extending the concept to particles and discussing its significance in different media.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the interpretation of the initial expression as a dispersion relation versus Fermi energy, indicating a lack of consensus on the definitions and relationships involved.

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Participants have not fully resolved the distinctions between the dispersion relation and Fermi energy, nor have they clarified the implications of the differences in dimensionality on these concepts.

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This discussion may be of interest to those studying solid-state physics, quantum mechanics, or anyone looking to understand the differences in electron behavior in 2D versus 3D systems.

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relation of fermi energy in 3D is E=h(cut square)k(square)/2m,
if i want a relation of fermi energy in 2D,what should i do?
 
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This is not the Fermi energy. It is just the dispersion relation for free electrons.
It may give the Fermi energy if you take k=k_F where k_F is the so called Fermi radius (but it's a radius in the k space, not in real space).
The difference between the 3D case and 2D case is in the way you calculate the Fermi radius.
The Fermi radius is the radius of the "sphere"that contains all the occupied electron states.
In 2D the "sphere" is a circle.
 
got it,thnx.

its kf(square)=2 * pi *N /A
where N/A=no. of electrons per unit area,
kindly explain DISPERSION relation,
 
The dispersion relation is the relationship between wave-vector and frequency (k and omega) - for a wave. If the relation is linear then there is no dispersion (both phase and group velocities are independent of frequency).
By extension to a particle, the relationship between energy and momentum is sometimes called dispersion relation (for quantum particle, p=h*k and E=h*omega, so you can take it back to k-omega)

The dispersion relation is a characteristic of the medium in which the wave propagates (either EM wave or electron wave-function, or even elastic wave).
 

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