How reverse current suddenly increase at the breakdown voltage in case of zener diode?

How reverse current suddenly increases at the break down voltage in case of a junction diode?

What is breakdown voltage range of a zener diode?

In case of a Zener diode,

The sharp range of breakdown voltage in Zener diode is

Draw V-I characterictics of a p-n junction diode. Why does the reverse current show a sudden increase at the critical voltage? Name any semiconductor device which operates under the reverse bias in the breakdown region.

Consider a zener diode with the breakdown voltage 6.2V.What is the significance of the breakdown volt age for a zener diode?

What is knee voltage in Zener diode.

At what voltages breakdown of Zener diode occurs?

Consider a zener diode with the breakdown voltage 6.2V.Write any one application of zener diode