Undergrad What is the Gruneisen Parameter in Ashcroft & Mermin Chapter 25?

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The Gruneisen Parameter in Ashcroft & Mermin Chapter 25 is defined using the relationship between normal mode frequencies and volume changes in a crystal. The parameter is expressed mathematically as $$\gamma_{ks}=-\frac V {\omega_{ks}} \frac {\partial {\omega_{ks}}} {\partial V}$$, with normal mode frequencies determined by an eigenvalue equation. Alterations in volume affect the dynamical matrix, leading to changes in normal mode frequencies. The discussion highlights the challenge of deriving the Gruneisen Parameter from the modified frequency expressions, particularly in simplifying the equation involving $$\delta \omega$$. The focus remains on achieving the correct formulation while adhering to the condition $$\eta \ll 1$$.
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Ashcroft & Mermin Chapter 25, the Gruneisen Parameters are defined as:
$$\gamma_{ks}=-\frac V {\omega_{ks}} \frac {\partial {\omega_{ks}}} {\partial V}$$
where the normal mode frequencies are defined by the eigenvalue equation:
$$ M \omega^2 \epsilon = D(k) \epsilon $$
The volume of the crystal is defined by:
$$ V = V_o(1+\eta)^3$$ with $$\eta << 1$$
The effect of altering the volume is a change in the dynamical matrix that governs the eigenvalue equation. To linear order:
$$D(k) \to D(k) + \eta \delta D(k)$$
The normal mode frequencies change by:
$$\omega \to \omega + \eta \frac {\epsilon \delta D(k) \epsilon} {2M \omega} = \omega + \eta \delta \omega$$
The Gruneisen Parameter becomes:
$$\gamma = \frac {\epsilon \delta D(k) \epsilon} {6M \omega^2}$$
However, I am having trouble obtaining this result. After plugging in the expression for the new frequencies I have so far:
$$- \frac {1 + \eta} {3(\omega + \eta \delta \omega)} \delta \omega$$
I do not know how to proceed after this to get the required result.
 
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hgandh said:
After plugging in the expression for the new frequencies I have so far:
$$- \frac {1 + \eta} {3(\omega + \eta \delta \omega)} \delta \omega$$
I do not know how to proceed after this to get the required result.
Use ##\eta\ll 1##.
 
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