How Does Composition Affect the Density of States in GaP(x)N(1-x)?

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This discussion focuses on the impact of composition variation in GaP(x)N(1-x) on the Density of States (DOS) as calculated using the Wien2k software with DFT and LAPW+LO methods. The key observation is the correlation between doping levels and the size of the band gap, where changes in the composition (x) lead to noticeable variations in the DOS graph, particularly in the valence band and the conduction band. The analysis reveals that peaks and curve displacements in the DOS graph directly relate to the electronic properties of the material, which are critical for understanding its behavior in semiconductor applications.

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Density of State question, help please!

Hi, I'm working with the Compound GaP(x)N(1-x) 0<x<1, varying the composition (x) and calculating the DOS total, and Partial (per atom) with wien2k (DFT, lapw+lo, etc). Obviously, I'm doing this for a professor. (the result graph is attached). Now i have to explain the variation in states depending the composition (x). But, i don't know what to say. By example, if i see a variation on a peak or a displacement of the curve, etc. What can i say about that?? in the practice what does this means?? In other words, can you help mi analyzing this graph!? I'll appreciate any halp. Thanks a lot!
 

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The most obvious feature here is the size of the band gap as you change the doping value. Look at the valence band (the band below the Fermi energy, which I've assumed you normalized to 0 in that graph), and the band above. You'll see that the gap has a trend as you change the doping amount.

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