Introducing formulas for Fermi energy

Authors
Woods, RC
Citation
Rc. Woods, Introducing formulas for Fermi energy, IEEE EDUCAT, 42(2), 1999, pp. 153-153
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION
ISSN journal
00189359 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
153 - 153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-9359(199905)42:2<153:IFFFE>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The formula for the Fermi energy in a metal is usually introduced to underg raduate students via a three-dimensional calculation. The case is made for using a one-dimensional calculation as an introduction.