Calculate the wavelength of light emitted by a semiconductor laser whose band gap energy is 1.85 eV.
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We know that 1 eV is approximately equal to 1.602 x 10^-19 J. So, 1.85 eV is equal to 1.85 x 1.602 x 10^-19 J = 2.9637 x 10^-19 J. Show more…
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