In the questions solution, they conceptually discuss how the DOS for the conduction band becomes larger when ##m_c## is larger than ##m_v##. This then implies that there is "more phase space for electrons than holes", which confuses me. How can you make a statement about the phase space of...
I come off as a very extroverted person, but admitting I don't know or understand something has been extremely challenging. I'll try this out and see how it goes.
I would be in my second year of my PhD, but I'm a leave of absence. I'm studying for my comprehensive exams, but I'm too shy to ask for help from my peers/professors, a habit I hope to break when I return next semester (Spring). On my break I've realized what an incredible place academia is...