Abstract
AbstractSimple calculations have been made of the shift in the energy gap in PbTe when alloyed with small amounts of Sn and Ge. The calculated energy shifts, which are of opposite sign for these two systems, are in rough agreement with experiment [1,2]. They are the sums of contributions produced by the strain field, the change in the short‐range potential, and the change in the relativistic energy. A variational method has been used, containing a trial function based on published details of the wave functions in PbTe.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
