Problem #0086 Quantum Physics Problem #0088 Chapters Chapters

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Problem 53.1 (RHK)

We have to show (a) that the function for the density of states for a quantum free electron gas

can be written as

where .

(b) Using this relation we have to show that for , .

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(a)

In the formula for we will substitute the values of the fundamental constants, mass of electron, , Planck constant, . We find

(b)

Substituting in the above formula for , using , we find