In solid‑state physics, energy bands describe the ranges of energy that electrons in a material can occupy.

The two most important are the valence band, where electrons are bound to atoms, and the conduction band, where electrons are free to move and conduct electricity.

The band gap is the energy difference between these bands. Conductors have overlapping bands, insulators have wide gaps, and semiconductors have moderate gaps that can be bridged by thermal energy or light.

This band structure explains why semiconductors can switch between insulating and conducting states, making them ideal for electronic devices.

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