
Electron distribution function
The electron distribution function describes how electrons are spread out across different energy levels in a material. It tells us the probability of finding electrons at a specific energy. Think of it like a map showing how many electrons occupy low, middle, or high energies at a given temperature and conditions. This concept helps scientists understand electrical conductivity, thermal properties, and behaviors of materials at the microscopic level, by revealing how electrons behave and interact within atoms and solids.