crystal momentum

noun

A specific vector associated with the movement of electrons in a crystal lattice

Meanings

nouncrystal momentum (plural crystal momentums or crystal momenta)

plural crystal momentums · plural crystal momenta

  1. natural sciencesA specific vector associated with the movement of electrons in a crystal lattice
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