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Equilibrium Charge Carrier Statistics in Semiconductors

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7.10. Summary

In this Chapter, we have first described the equilibrium properties of charge carriers in a semiconductor. We introduced the concepts of effective density of states, mass action law, and intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor. The n-type and p-type doping of semiconductors has been discussed, taking into account the charge neutrality of the solid. We also discussed the importance of the Fermi energy.

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(2006). Equilibrium Charge Carrier Statistics in Semiconductors. In: Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28751-5_7

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