Statistics of carriers in semiconductors

In summary, there are two types of charge carriers in semiconductors - electrons with negative charge and holes with positive charge. They can recombine when they meet. Carrier transport refers to the motion of these charge carriers, while carrier statistics in semiconductors refers to Fermi-Dirac statistics, which is named after two people from history. Therefore, Fermi-Dirac and Fermi-level are different concepts.
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vead
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there are two type of charge carrier in semiconductor , one is electron which carry negative charge and other is hole which carry negative charge , electron meet with hole and they recombine , Q1 what is carrier transport

Q2 what is carrier statistics in semiconductor
 
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Those are good questions - to help me help you with them, please tell me how you are thinking about them.
Have a go answering the questions to the best of your ability, remembering that you can look them up online.
 
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Simon Bridge said:
Those are good questions - to help me help you with them, please tell me how you are thinking about them.
Have a go answering the questions to the best of your ability, remembering that you can look them up online.

carrier transport mans motion of charge carrier in semiconductor

I don't know about carrier statics in semiconductor
 
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vead said:
there are two type of charge carrier in semiconductor , one is electron which carry negative charge and other is hole which carry negative charge , electron meet with hole and they recombine ,

A hole carries positive charge, not negative.

Q1 what is carrier transport

The motion of the two charge carriers.

Q2 what is carrier statistics in semiconductor

Fermi-Dirac.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
A hole carries positive charge, not negative.



The motion of the two charge carriers.



Fermi-Dirac.

Zz.


Fermi-Dirac and Fermi-level are different or same thing
 
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vead said:
Fermi-Dirac and Fermi-level are different or same thing
Fermi and Dirac are two people from history.
Fermi-level is an energy that is named after one of them.
Fermi-Dirac statistics are a kind of statistics that you can look up online and in your course notes which is named after the people.
Short answer: different.
 

Related to Statistics of carriers in semiconductors

1. What are the types of carriers in semiconductors?

The two types of carriers in semiconductors are electrons and holes. Electrons are negatively charged particles that carry a negative charge, while holes are positively charged particles that carry a positive charge.

2. How are carriers created in semiconductors?

Carriers can be created in semiconductors through processes such as thermal excitation, photoexcitation, and doping. Thermal excitation occurs when energy is added to the semiconductor, causing electrons to move to higher energy levels. Photoexcitation involves the absorption of light, which can create electron-hole pairs. Doping is the intentional introduction of impurities into the semiconductor to alter its electrical properties.

3. What is the significance of carrier concentration in semiconductors?

The carrier concentration in semiconductors determines the electrical conductivity of the material. A higher concentration of carriers leads to a higher conductivity, while a lower concentration results in a lower conductivity. This is important in the design and functioning of electronic devices, as the conductivity of the semiconductor material affects the flow of current and the device's overall performance.

4. How is carrier mobility related to the statistics of carriers in semiconductors?

Carrier mobility is a measure of how easily carriers can move through a semiconductor material. It is affected by factors such as the type of carrier, the presence of impurities, and the temperature. The statistics of carriers in semiconductors, such as their concentration and distribution, can also impact carrier mobility. For example, a high concentration of carriers can lead to more collisions between carriers, reducing their mobility.

5. What is the role of statistics in studying carriers in semiconductors?

Statistics plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of carriers in semiconductors. By using statistical models and analysis, scientists can predict and explain the behavior of carriers in different semiconductor materials, under various conditions. This allows for the development of more efficient and advanced electronic devices that rely on the precise control and manipulation of carriers in semiconductors.

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