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= Phonon scattering
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Phonon scattering refers to the process by which phonons, which are quantized modes of vibrations occurring in a material (often modeled as sound waves or thermal vibrations), interact with impurities, defects, or other phonons in a solid. It plays a crucial role in determining the thermal and electrical properties of materials, especially in solids.