The dispersion relation of electrons in, for example, graphene exhibits Dirac cones. The dispersion relation of a Dirac point at k=K is linear in the momentum magnitude: E=±vF|k−K|
The Fermi velocity can be measured directly by ARPES, or by any momentum-resolved spectroscopy. Are there measurable properties of the system which directly depends on the Fermi velocity in graphene, or in other systems where Dirac cones are present?
Addendum: To exemplify my question imagine that you could change in a gedanken experiment the velocity vF in the equation above, without changing the Fermi level or any other property of the system. Which physical quantities would be affected?
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