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Explain the origin of band gap when the electron is moving in a periodic potential. Also explain the effective mass of electron in a periodic potential. |
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Answer» The origin of the energy bandgap in the solid matter can be explained in terms of the interaction between the moving charged particles on the background ionized periodic arrangement of atoms/molecules. This interaction imposes restrictions on allowed and not allowed energy levels. |
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