Subtopic: Crystal Lattices, Band Theory & Superconductivity
Question Statement:
The number density of electrons in the conduction band of a semiconductor at a given temperature
is 1910 2 3m . Upon lightly doping this semiconductor with donor impurities, the number density
of conduction electrons at the same temperature becomes 2010 4
3m . The ratio of majority to
minority charge carrier concentration is ________.
Official Answer Key:
2.5
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2016 Q.18)**
**1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**:
This question examines concepts in **Solid State Physics** within *Section 7: Solid State Physics* (1 Mark, NAT).
**2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**:
- Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Solid State Physics.
- Setting up the exact evaluation:
$\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$
- Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window.
**3. Final Answer**:
Official numerical answer is **2.5**.
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