35. Special Relativity
Inertial Reference Frames
35. Special Relativity Inertial Reference Frames
21PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider a one-dimensional crystal lattice of copper ions with an equilibrium spacing of 0.25 nm. The copper ions have mass m, and charge e, and are arranged in a regular pattern. Determine the energies of these ions' three lowest vibrational states within the lattice. Consider the net electric force on the middle charge is given approximately by F = - e2•x/[d3•π•ε0]i where d is the distance between the adjacent charges.
Consider a one-dimensional crystal lattice of copper ions with an equilibrium spacing of 0.25 nm. The copper ions have mass m, and charge e, and are arranged in a regular pattern. Determine the energies of these ions' three lowest vibrational states within the lattice. Consider the net electric force on the middle charge is given approximately by F = - e2•x/[d3•π•ε0]i where d is the distance between the adjacent charges.