Practice Photon Absorption and Generation - 6.3.2 | 6. Optoelectronic Devices and Applications | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens when a photon is absorbed by a semiconductor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what creates current in a photodetector.

Question 2

Easy

Name the process that leads to light emission in LEDs.

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the particles involved in the absorption process.

Question 2

True or False: LEDs emit coherent light.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the differences in light quality between the two devices.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the linear relationship between intensity and current generation.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Research various semiconductor properties.

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