if an electron concentration doubles in a semiconductor what would happen to the hole concentration in an intrinsic material, and what would happen in an extrinsic material.
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This is because in an intrinsic material, the number of electrons and holes is balanced due to thermal excitation. So, if the electron concentration doubles, the hole concentration would also double in an intrinsic material. In an extrinsic material, the electron Show more…
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