Introduction to thermal and electrical conductivity
AimsBefore you startIntroductionIntroduction to conductionMetals: the Drude model of electrical conductionFactors affecting electrical conductionThermal conduction metalsElectrical conduction: non metalsNon-metals: thermal phononsApplicationsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Going further
Books
The NST IB chemistry A course, and/or the NST IB Physics A course also cover conduction in more depth.
Websites
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The TLP on Superconductors and the TLP on Semiconductors both cover electrical conduction in special cases.
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Brillouin zones are covered in their own TLP, and help explain Umklapp scattering.