"ziman" displays single electron orbits, in both k-space and real space, for electrons moving in a two dimensional periodic potential. An electric field may be applied in any direction in the plane, and a magnetic field perpendicular to the plane. The E(k) dispersion relation is denoted by contour lines in the k-space plots. The crystal lattice is taken to be square, but the band structure can be altered to give an x-y anisotropy which leads to the possibility of open orbits.
"ziman" was programmed by Joerg Draeger and Dan Vernon.
About the SSS Project.
Table of contents for Chapter 9 of "Simulations for Solid State Physics"