The discussion focuses on determining the high-symmetry points of the first Brillouin zone for the rhombohedral structure of bismuth. Participants emphasize the necessity of understanding the geometrical properties of reciprocal lattices and their relationship with direct lattices. Additionally, knowledge of crystalline lattice metrics is deemed essential for accurately identifying these high-symmetry points. The conversation highlights the complexity of the topic and the foundational concepts required for effective analysis.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, materials scientists, and crystallographers interested in the analysis of bismuth and other rhombohedral structures in solid-state physics.
unica said:Hello, everyone, can you give me the details of how to figure out the high-symmetry points of the first Brillouin zone of rhombohedral structure, such as bismuth? Thank you.