Semiconductor physics is the branch of solid state physics that focuses on specific properties of semiconductors. It studies dynamics of different perturbations (mainly electrons and holes) in the semiconductor crystal and the ways to affect it.
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What are “electron holes” in semiconductors?
I'm tutoring senior high school students. So far I've explained them the concepts of atomic structure (Bohr's model & Quantum mechanical model) very clearly. Now the next topic to be taught is ...
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What does the Fermi Energy really signify in a Semiconductor?
In understanding the behavior of semiconductors, I'm coming across a description of the Fermi Energy here and at Wikipedia's page (Fermi Energy, Fermi Level). If I understand correctly, the Fermi ...
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PN Junction Depletion Region
So it took me a little bit to understand this, but I want to make sure I have a few things right.
First of all, when a Crystal Structure with One side N-Doped, One Side P-Doped are in the same ...
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Current through the reverse biased junction in transistor
A transistor is a three terminal device. One terminal is called emitter, one collector and in between them is base. Now, during biasing the junction between emitter and base is made forward biased and ...
