Why do we need to know "two-bands" Hall coefficient and magn

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The discussion centers on the necessity of understanding the "two-bands" Hall coefficient and magnetoresistance in solid-state physics, specifically referencing the equations derived from Ashcroft & Mermin's textbook. The formulas for the Hall coefficient (R) and resistivity (ρ) are provided, highlighting their dependence on two partially filled bands. The user questions the relevance of these formulas given the complexity of real-world scenarios where multiple bands may be involved, indicating a need for clarity on the application of these equations in practical situations.

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(Oh my god, why can't my post show normally? Some sentences just disappear, but I can still see them while editing. It's very weird. Can someone help me? I've reported.)I know only partially filled bands result in current density, and I think there must be not only 2 partially filled bands, but "several" partially filled bands. For each partially filled band, its Ohm's law is $$\mathbf{E}=\tilde{\rho}_{\text{n}}\:\mathbf{j}_{\text{n}},$$where the ##\tilde{\rho}_{\text{n}}## has the form:$$\tilde{\rho}_n=\begin{pmatrix}\rho_{\text{n}}&-R_{\text{n}}H\\R_{\text{n}}H&\rho_{\text{n}}\end{pmatrix}$$Furthermore, the total induced current is given by##\mathbf{E}=\tilde{\rho}\cdot\mathbf{j}##,with$$\tilde{\rho}=\left(\sum\tilde{\rho}_{\text{n}}^{-1}\right)^{-1}$$In Ashcroft & Mermin Solid State Physics textbook, it's said the Hall coefficient and magnetoresistance by only two bands are:$$R=\frac{R_1\rho_2^2+R_2\rho_1^2+R_1R_2(R_1+R_2)H^2}{(\rho_1+\rho_2)^2+(R_1+R_2)^2H^2}$$$$\rho=\frac{\rho_1\rho_2(\rho_1+\rho_2)+(\rho_1R_2^2+\rho_2R_1^2)H^2}{(\rho_1+\rho_2)^2+(R_1+R_2)^2H^2}$$Why do we need these two formulas if it's almost impossible to have only two partially filled bands? Thank you very much!
 
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Thanks so much. I found it doesn't show normally in Safari, but it's good in Chrome. Please help me check if there's something wrong with backend settings. Thank you so much :D Here's my screenshots.

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Thank you so much!------------[Update]------------It works in Safari now. It's weird... Anyway, thanks :)

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