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Dynamics of the Linear Diatomic Chain

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Phonons: Theory and Experiments I

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences ((SSSOL,volume 34))

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In this chapter, we start with the classical mechanics of the linear diatomic chain with nearest-neighbour interactions. Using periodic boundary conditions the equations of motion are solved and the dispersion relations are discussed. We also discuss the transition from the diatomic chain to the monoatomic chain.

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  1. Brown Boveri Research Center, CH-5405, Baden-Dättwil, Germany

    Dr. Peter Brüesch

  2. Ecole Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Dr. Peter Brüesch

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Brüesch, P. (1982). Dynamics of the Linear Diatomic Chain. In: Phonons: Theory and Experiments I. Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, vol 34. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-81781-6_2

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