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FERMI SURFACE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
DEF

A constant-energy surface in the space containing the wave vectors of states of members of an assembly of independent fermions, such as electrons in a semiconductor or metal, whose energy is that of the Fermi level.

OBS

As a proper noun, Fermi is always capitalized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
DEF

Surface d'énergie constante pour les électrons d'un métal, dans l'espace des vecteurs d'onde (espace réciproque). C'est une sphère dans l'approximation des électrons libres.

Spanish

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