‌Band Theory of Materials

Properties in Nanoscale
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Have a good knowledge of material structures leads to recognizing material behavior based on its structure. In this course, material structures and properties are elaborated in bulk and nanoscale.
Overview
It is clear that, every atomic structure has its own specific bulk properties. Therefore, being familiar with atomic arrangements, different atomic bonds and different kinds of cubic structures provide a general understanding for recognizing materials and components’ properties. On the other hand, in nanoscales, atomic structures are changed which generates novel properties.
Hence, being familiar with mentioned different parameters in atomic structure makes what happens in nanoscale understandable.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with talking about electrons in full bands, then it goes back to solid bodies and how energy levels are filled in them. It then talks about the effect of energy bands on conductivity. It also talks about half-full energy levels in solid materials and different energy structures in conductors, semi-conductors, and insulators.
Mental Challenge
 What is the relation between conductivity and energy structure of materials?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Sketch schematics of atoms for conductors, semi-conductors, and insulators
Further Reading Sources

1.Band Theory of Atoms

2.Band Theory of Metals and Insulators