Which consequence results when phonon dispersion diverges from linearity?

💡 Explanation

Decreased thermal conductivity occurs when phonon dispersion deviates from linearity because the group velocity becomes wavelength-dependent. This frequency dependence enhances phonon scattering via the mechanism that is Umklapp scattering. Therefore, efficient heat carrying lessens, rather than more efficient energy is transferred.

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