The theory of impurity conduction

1961/04/01 by N.F. Mott, N. F. Mott, W.D. Twose +1 · 1,462 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Condensed matter physics #Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications #Impurity #Mechanical and Optical Resonators #Physics #Quantum mechanics #Surface and Thin Film Phenomena #Thermal conduction

paper · doi:10.1080/00018736100101271

published in Advances In Physics 10(38), 107-163 (Taylor & Francis)

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Abstract

Contents: The model and general discussion of impurity conduction. The impurity wave functions. Observations of impurity conduction. Methods of calculating the electrical conductivity at low concentrations. The properties of a one-dimensional disordered lattice. The interaction of localized carriers with lattice vibrations. Calculations of impurity conduction. Dependence of the transition concentration on degree of compensation. Concentration at which the transition occurs. Resistivity in the region of metallic conduction.

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