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A crystal lattice is a regular, repeating arrangement of atoms or molecules in a solid. It defines the structure of many materials.

A crystal lattice is a periodic structure that repeats in space.
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Description

In a solid, atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern that extends throughout the material. This periodic structure determines many physical properties, including how electrons move through the material.

Crystal lattices provide the framework for phenomena such as band structure and collective excitations like phonons.

Properties

  • periodic structure
  • determines material properties
  • forms the basis of solid-state systems

See also

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Author: Harold Foppele


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