Bloch theorem
Teorema de Bloch
- Date
- 1929 · confidence high
- Place
- Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
- Credited to
- Felix Bloch
- Field
- Cosmos & Earth
What was discovered
Solid-state physics theorem showing that solutions of the Schrödinger equation in a periodic potential are plane waves modulated by periodic functions; the foundation of electronic band theory in solids.
What it led to
- electronic band theory
- explanation of conductors, semiconductors and insulators
- modern solid-state physics
- design of semiconductor devices