S-band and P-Band Occupied States | Energy Levels

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The discussion revolves around the occupied states of s-band and p-band in the context of energy levels, likely within solid-state physics or quantum mechanics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are questioning the nature of occupied states for s-band and p-band, with some suggesting that both could occupy any energy state. Others are exploring the concept of infinite states and connections to the Brillouin zone and Bloch states.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants expressing confusion and seeking clarification. Some have proposed ideas related to the topic, but there is no clear consensus or resolution yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants are grappling with the definitions and implications of energy levels, as well as the relevance of concepts like the Brillouin zone and Bloch states, which may not have been fully established in the original problem context.

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Homework Statement



What states are occupied by s-band?
What states are occupied by p-band?

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Wouldn't s and p both be able to occupy any energy state? Since i don't know the energy level the correspond to?
 
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so is that correct?
 
really confused on how to do this. Please help.
 
from my reading i think their would be infinite states for both of them. Is that correct?
 
does this have something to do with brillouin zone and bloch states?
 

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