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Physics

Band Theory

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In a solid, millions of atomic orbitals overlap to form continuous energy bands, and the existence of a band gap (a forbidden energy region) decides if a material is a conductor, semiconductor, or insulator.

Why this is interesting

You know copper wire conducts electricity, but rubber coating insulates it. But what determines whether a material is a conductor or an insulator at the atomic level?