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Summary:: What is an accurate method to determine the band gap?
What is an accurate method to determine the band gap?
What is an accurate method to determine the band gap?
1. I have already read the method in which spectroscopy is performed. But I did not understand at all. If this method is accurate, how does it work?Baluncore said:Spectroscopy?
The band gap of what?
Michell said:I have already read the method in which spectroscopy is performed. But I did not understand at all. If this method is accurate, how does it work?
Yes, I knew and of course, thank you for the reminder.Baluncore said:1. Do you understand how the wavelength and energy of a photon are related?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck–Einstein_relation
2. Do you understand that an atoms electrons may only have specified energy levels, and that there are gaps between those energy levels?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_band_structure
A band gap is a range of energy levels in a material where no electronic states can exist. It is the energy difference between the valence band (where electrons are bound to atoms) and the conduction band (where electrons are free to move and conduct electricity).
The band gap of a material is a crucial factor in determining its electronic and optical properties. It affects the material's conductivity, color, and ability to absorb and emit light. Accurate determination of the band gap is necessary for understanding and predicting the behavior of a material in various applications.
The most common method is spectroscopy, specifically absorption spectroscopy. This involves shining light of different wavelengths onto the material and measuring the amount of light absorbed. The band gap can then be calculated using the relationship between energy and wavelength of light.
Yes, there are limitations. Spectroscopy can only provide an approximate value for the band gap, as other factors such as impurities and defects in the material can affect the absorption of light. Additionally, different types of spectroscopy may yield slightly different results.
Yes, there are other methods such as density functional theory (DFT) calculations and photoluminescence spectroscopy that can provide more accurate values for the band gap. However, these methods may require more advanced equipment and expertise, and may not be suitable for all types of materials.