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Resistance between two points in an infinite metal sphere/cube
Let's imagine that we have a tridimensional metal object of infinite size, and decide to calculate the resistance between two arbitrary points. How would we go about doing this?
I have thought of two ...
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Why do electrons make a Fermi sphere?
In Sommerfeld theory for metals, after determining all of the possible levels for a single electron, one says that we build up a state for a system with $N$ electrons by filling up those levels, ...
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Formation of the overlap in metal electron bands
I understand that metals have overlapping of valence and conduction bands. But is this because there exists a partial conduction band within the top part of a metal valence band, or because the ...
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Are all metals good conductor of electricity?
I am writing an article for kids, which is on conductors and insulators of electricity.
If I make a statement that "All metals are electrical conductors and all non-metals are electrical insulators" ...
