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Lecture 12: Semiconductors

Solid State Physics by Prof. Carlson

Feb 23, 2006Education

Today is all about semiconductors. We talk about how to dope them. Donor atoms "donate" electrons into the conduction band, giving n-type semiconductors, with mostly electrons carrying current. Acceptor atoms "accept" at...

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