Electronic band structure

In solid-state physics, the electronic band structure  describes the ranges of energy levels an electron can or cannot possess. Band structure is responsible for the electrical properties of a metal, such as electrical resistivity, and optical absorption.

 References 

Kittel, Charles (2005). Introduction to Solid State Physics. Wiley. ISBN 0-471-41526-X.

"Band Theory for Solids". Retrieved 2021-10-06

"Band Theory | Definition, Explanation, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica.

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