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There is a small energy gap between the conduction and valence bands of

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`E_(g)(T)=0.70-2.23xx10^(-4)TeV`

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`E_(g)(T)=0.70+2.23xx10^(-4)TeV`

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`E_(g)(T)=1.10-3.60xx10^(-4)TeV`

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`E_(g)(T)=1.10+3.60xx10^(-4)TeV`

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For Si, `E_(g)(T)=1.10-3.60xx10^(-4)"TeV"`
For Ge, `E_(g)(T)=0.70-2.23xx10^(-4)"TeV"`
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