Module 4 :  Solid State Chemistry
Lecture 20 : Band Theory of Solids
 
   Objectives
   In this lecture you will learn the following

Formation of energy-level bands in solids.

   

Distinction between the band structures of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.

   
Elementary theory for obtaining the energy levels in a band.
   
Occupation of the levels in a band by electrons.
   
Ideas relevant in superconductivity.
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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