Hall effect -- calculate carrier mobility and density

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The discussion focuses on calculating carrier density and mobility using the Hall effect in a metallic film. The user applies the formula for Hall voltage, V_H = IB/(tne), and seeks confirmation on their approach to differentiate V_H with respect to the magnetic field B. They calculate the carrier density n using the equation n = I/(e(dV_H/dB)), incorporating the given values. A participant points out that the user initially overlooked including the film's thickness in their calculations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly applying formulas and considering all variables in the calculations.
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A metallic film has length L=10mm, width W=1mm and thickness t=1##\mu m##. The current is parallel to the long edge and has magnitude ##I=0.7A##. Longitudinal voltage is ##V=1V## and it doesn't change with magnetic field. The Hall (transverse) voltage ##V_H## increases at ##0.3mV/T##. What is the carrier density and what is the carrier mobility?

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I'd just like to check what I've done. Not sure whether I have to change something else if I want to infinitesimalise variables, but since all variables but the ones I'm changing are constant I think it's ok.
##V_H = \frac{IB}{tne}##
Where ##n## is charge carrier density. Then I think
##\frac{dV_H}{dB} = \frac{I}{ne}##

That's the step I'm not 100% sure about. If it's ok, then
##n = \frac{I}{e\frac{dV_H}{dB}} = \frac{0.7A}{1.6\times10^{-19} C \times 0.3\times 10^{-3}VT^{-1}}##

Is that right? After that I can just get the mobility ##\mu## from this equation:
##V = \frac{L}{W} \frac{I}{en\mu}##

Thanks for any help!
 
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Kara386 said:

Homework Statement


A metallic film has length L=10mm, width W=1mm and thickness t=1##\mu m##. The current is parallel to the long edge and has magnitude ##I=0.7A##. Longitudinal voltage is ##V=1V## and it doesn't change with magnetic field. The Hall (transverse) voltage ##V_H## increases at ##0.3mV/T##. What is the carrier density and what is the carrier mobility?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I'd just like to check what I've done. Not sure whether I have to change something else if I want to infinitesimalise variables, but since all variables but the ones I'm changing are constant I think it's ok.
##V_H = \frac{IB}{tne}##
Where ##n## is charge carrier density. Then I think
##\frac{dV_H}{dB} = \frac{I}{ne}##

You forgot the thickness t.
 
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ehild said:
You forgot the thickness t.
I did. Thank you!
 
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