Question: Linear ionic crystal Consider a line of 2N ions of alternating charge q with a repulsive potential energy A/R n between nearest neighbors. (a)
Linear ionic crystal Consider a line of 2N ions of alternating charge ± q with a repulsive potential energy A/Rn between nearest neighbors.
(a) Show that at the equilibrium separation (CGS) U (R0) = – 2Nq2 In2/R0(1 – 1/n).
(b) Let the crystal be compressed so that R0 → R0(l – δ). Show that the work done in compressing a unit length of the crystal has the leading term 1/2Cδ2, where (CGS) C = (n – 1) q2 In2/R0. To obtain the results in SI, replace q2 by q2/4πε0. Note: We should not expect to obtain this result from the expression for U (R0), but we must use the complete expression for U(R).
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