Much of the physics of the k·p theory is displayed by considering a single isolated band. Such a band is relevant to the conduction band of many semiconductors and can even be applied to the valence band under certain conditions. We will illustrate using a number of derivations for a bulk crystal.
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Lew Yan Voon, L.C., Willatzen, M. (2009). One-Band Model. In: The k p Method. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-92872-0_2
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