Crystalline Structure, Reciprocal Lattices and Brillouin Zones

This chapter contains sections titled: Periodic lattices Locating reciprocal planes Conditions for maximum diffusion by a crystal (Laue conditions) Reciprocal lattice Brillouin zones Particular properties Example determinations of Brillouin zones and reduced zones Importance of the reciprocal lattice and electron filling of Brillouin zones by electrons in insulators, semiconductors and metals The Fermi surface: construction of surfaces and properties Conclusion. Filling Fermi surfaces and the distinctions between insulators, semiconductors and metals Problems