Einstein model

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
gptkbp:assumes atoms in a solid vibrate independently
each atom is a quantum harmonic oscillator
gptkbp:describes heat capacity of solids
gptkbp:explains decrease of heat capacity at low temperatures
gptkbp:field physics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Einstein model
gptkbp:improves gptkb:Dulong–Petit_law
gptkbp:limitation less accurate at very low temperatures
does not account for collective vibrations (phonons)
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Albert_Einstein
gptkbp:relatedTo solid-state physics
specific heat
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Debye_model
gptkbp:uses gptkb:quantum_field_theory
gptkbp:yearProposed 1907
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Debye_model
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5