The localization of electrons in ordered and disordered systems I. Percolation of classical particles
Year: 1968
Type: article
Abstract: The localization of `classical electrons' in disordered materials (e.g. liquid metals) is studied with the aid of percolation theory. It is shown that the transition from localized to delocalized states occurs over a fairly narrow range of energy, but is not mathematically discontinuous except in the one-dimensional case. Some implications for the theory of this transition for real quantum-mechanical electrons are suggested.
Author: J M Ziman
Institution: University of Bristol
Language: English
Subfield: Mathematical Physics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2040774056