Born potential calculator

Born potential calculator calculator can be used to calculate the Born potential of a crystal based on the lattice constant and Born exponent.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Born potential (V) = (1 / n) * (1 / rn)

Where:
V = Born potential
n = Born exponent
r = distance between ions

Result

Born potential will be displayed here

Born potential calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Born potential calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the lattice constant of the crystal in Angstroms (Å).
  2. Enter the Born exponent (n) for the material.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the Born potential.
  4. The result will be displayed in eV/Å (electron volts per Angstrom).

Working Principle

The Born potential is a measure of the electrostatic potential energy between ions in a crystal. It is given by the formula:

Born potential (V) = (1 / n) * (1 / rn)

Where:

  • V is the Born potential
  • n is the Born exponent, a material-specific parameter
  • r is the distance between the ions

The lattice constant is used as an approximation for the distance between ions in the calculation.