Practice Photon Absorption And Generation (6.3.2) - Optoelectronic Devices and Applications
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Photon Absorption and Generation

Practice - Photon Absorption and Generation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens when a photon is absorbed by a semiconductor?

💡 Hint: Think about what creates current in a photodetector.

Question 2 Easy

Name the process that leads to light emission in LEDs.

💡 Hint: It involves electrons finding holes.

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Question 1

What is generated when a photon is absorbed by a semiconductor?

Heat
Electron-Hole Pairs
Light
None of the above

💡 Hint: Consider the particles involved in the absorption process.

Question 2

True or False: LEDs emit coherent light.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the differences in light quality between the two devices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the expected photocurrent in a photodetector given that each photon generates 1 microampere at a certain threshold light intensity. If the light intensity doubles, what is the new photocurrent?

💡 Hint: Consider the linear relationship between intensity and current generation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a comprehensive report on how varying semiconductor materials impact the efficiency of light absorption and emission in LEDs.

💡 Hint: Research various semiconductor properties.

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