There is a one-dimensional lattice with lattice constant a as shown in Figure 1. An atom transits from a site to a nearest-neighbour site every T seconds. The probabilities of transiting to the right and left are p and q = 1 - p respectively. 9 : 1-P, P Figure 1 a. Calculate the average position z of the atom at the time t = N T, where N>>1.

There is a one-dimensional lattice with lattice constant a as shown in Figure 1. An atom transits from a site to a nearest-neighbour site every T seconds. The probabilities of transiting to the right and left are p and q = 1 - p respectively. 9 : 1-P, P Figure 1 a. Calculate the average position z of the atom at the time t = N T, where N>>1.

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Chapter12: The Solid State

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