bending of energy bands

Also contains definition of: flat bands
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.B00629
The distribution of potential in the space charge region of a @S05591@ results in a change in the electron energy levels with distance from the @I03082@. This is usually described as 'bending of the energy bands'. Thus the bands are bent, upwards if \(\sigma >0\) and downwards if \(\sigma <0\), where \(\sigma \) is the free @C00988@. When \(\sigma =0\) the condition of flat bands is met, provided no @S06190@ are present.
Source:
PAC, 1986, 58, 437. (Interphases in systems of conducting phases (Recommendations 1985)) on page 443 [Terms] [Paper]