Simple question... How to calculate the mean free path

IN88

Hi,

I am wondering how i can calculate the classical mean free path of electrons in InSb given the following material parameters...

zero field conductivity = 1.86e4 1/ohm m
electron mobility = 45,500 cm^2/Vs

Is it a case of working out the scattering time and multiplying it by the fermi velocity? If so how do i go about this?

Thanks

ZapperZ

Assuming you are using the Drude model, here you go:

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...ic/ohmmic.html

Zz.