1.1 - Overview of Semiconductor Physics
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What is a semiconductor?
💡 Hint: Think about materials used in electronics.
Name a common semiconductor material.
💡 Hint: Which material is used in solar cells?
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What materials are considered semiconductors?
💡 Hint: Remember which materials are widely used in electronics.
True or False: Conductors have a very low energy band gap.
💡 Hint: What do you recall about the properties of conductors?
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A piece of intrinsic silicon is heated. Discuss how its conductivity changes and explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy gap and what happens to electrons when energized.
Explain the significance of doping semiconductors and how it affects their electrical properties.
💡 Hint: What happens to electron flow when different impurities are introduced?
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