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In a photodiode,the conductivity increases when the material is exposed to light.It is found that the conductivity changes only if the wavelength is less than 620nm.What is the band gap?

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To find the band gap of the photodiode material, we can use the relationship between energy, wavelength, and the constants of physics. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between energy and wavelength The energy (E) of a photon can be calculated using the formula: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] where: - \( E \) is the energy in electron volts (eV), - \( h \) is Planck's constant (\( 4.136 \times 10^{-15} \) eV·s), ...
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  4. Let (Delta)Edenote the energy gap between the valence band and the con...

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  12. In a p-n junction,a potential barrier of 250 mev exsists across the ju...

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