Wannier function

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Wannier function

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Named after Swiss physicist Gregory Wannier (1911–1983).

noun Wannier functions

Any of a set of orthogonal functions used in solid-state physics; they are the localized molecular orbitals of crystalline systems. The Wannier functions (WF)^(35,36) are the most localized orbitals within the valence-band and conduction-band subspaces. Hence we will use WF as ϕₗ in Eqs (1) and (2).

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@misc{wannier_function_2026,
  title = {Wannier function},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/wannier%20function},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}