Wannier function
Wannier function noun: any of a set of orthogonal functions used in solid-state physics; they are the localized molecular orbitals of crystalline systems.
Noun
Wannier function (plural Wannier functions)
- Any of a set of orthogonal functions used in solid-state physics; they are the localized molecular orbitals of crystalline systems.
- The Wannier functions (WF)^(35,36) are the most localized orbitals within the valence-band and conduction-band subspaces. Hence we will use WF as ϕₗ in Eqs (1) and (2).2016 April 26, Jie Ma, Lin-Wang Wang, “Using Wannier functions to improve solid band gap predictions in density functional theory”, in Scientific Reports, volume 6, →DOI, article 24924, page 2
Wannier function meaning in Tamil
Wannier function in Tamil
- வேனியர் சார்பு
Forms of Wannier function
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Origin of Wannier function
Named after Swiss physicist Gregory Wannier (1911–1983).
Questions about Wannier function
- What does Wannier function mean?
- Wannier function means any of a set of orthogonal functions used in solid-state physics; they are the localized molecular orbitals of crystalline systems.
- What is Wannier function in Tamil?
- Wannier function in Tamil is வேனியர் சார்பு. See Wannier function meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Wannier function?
- Wannier function is a noun.
- What is the plural of Wannier function?
- The plural of Wannier function is Wannier functions.
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