Kronig-Penney model

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf quantum mechanical model
gptkbp:application semiconductor physics
crystal lattice theory
gptkbp:assumes one-dimensional periodic potential
gptkbp:demonstrates existence of band gaps
formation of energy bands
gptkbp:describes electrons in a periodic potential
gptkbp:field solid-state physics
gptkbp:form piecewise constant potential
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kronig-Penney model
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:William_Penney
gptkb:Ralph_Kronig
gptkbp:introducedIn 1931
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:William_Penney
gptkb:Ralph_Kronig
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Bloch's_theorem
gptkb:nearly_free_electron_model
gptkb:tight-binding_model
gptkbp:solvedBy gptkb:Schrödinger_equation
gptkbp:usedFor explaining electronic band structure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bloch's_theorem
gptkb:Johann_Kronig
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6