Theory of the Vibration of Simple Cubic Lattices with Nearest Neighbor Interactions
Abstract
A crystalline solid is generally considered to be an assembly of almost periodically spaced atoms or molecules. A set of periodic atomic equilibrium positions is postulated to exist such that no net force acts on any atom when all are at their equilibrium positions. Thermal excitation (or quantum mechanical zero point energy at low temperatures) causes the atoms to vibrate about these equilibrium positions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1954
- Accession Number
- AD1028555
Entities
People
- Elliott W. Montroll
Organizations
- University of Maryland