Let = + , so that f() appears as f( + ). Show that f(

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Let ε = μ + δ, so that f(ε) appears as f(μ + δ). Show that
f(μ + δ) = 1 – f(μ + δ).
Thus the probability that an orbital δ above the Fermi level is occupied is equal to the probability an orbital δ below the Fermi level is vacant. A vacant orbital is sometimes known as a hole.

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Thermal Physics

ISBN: 978-0716710882

2nd Edition

Authors: Charles Kittel, Herbert Kroem

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