Practice Key Principles of Optoelectronics - 6.3 | 6. Optoelectronic Devices and Applications | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main advantage of direct bandgap materials for light emission?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons and holes interact.

Question 2

Easy

What phenomenon occurs in photodetectors when photons are absorbed?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the impact of light on electrical current.

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Question 1

What type of bandgap allows for efficient photon emission?

  • Indirect Bandgap
  • Direct Bandgap
  • Both

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which materials are used in LEDs and lasers.

Question 2

True or False: Silicon is often used in photodetectors because it has a direct bandgap.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the properties of silicon versus other semiconductors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a method to optimize the performance of a photodetector intended for UV light detection. Discuss how bandgap tuning would play a role.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Which alloys might be suitable for UV applications?

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of radiative and non-radiative recombination processes in a semiconductor material. Which would yield better performance for light-emitting applications?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of energy loss in both processes.

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