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Spin-Orbit Coupling in Band Theory—Character Tables for Some "Double" Space Groups

R. J. Elliott*

  • Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, California

  • *Now at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berkshire, England.

Phys. Rev. 96, 280 – Published 15 October, 1954

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.96.280

Abstract

To take account of the electron spin in band theory, a method is outlined which allows us to construct character tables for the double space groups of the simple, face-centered, and body-centered cubic, diamond, and hexagonal close packed lattices. The effects of time reversal are also considered. Particular attention is given to the splitting of otherwise degenerate bands by the spin-orbit coupling.

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