The energy band gap between valence and conduction band in a semiconductor is 1.25 eV. What is the threshold wavelength for optical absorption of the material? (c = 3.00 × 108 m / s, h = 6.626 × 10-34 J. s)
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Given: Energy band gap = 1.25 eV = 1.25 * 1.6 * 10^-19 J = 2 * 10^-19 J Show more…
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