Kittel 8.1: Calculate Donor Ionization Energy

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The discussion centers on a homework problem from Kittel's Solid-state physics book, specifically problem 8.1, which involves calculating the donor ionization energy. Participants express confusion over the unspecified impurity and its context within the problem. The equations referenced, (51) and (52), are acknowledged as relevant but lack clarity due to the missing details. There is a call for assistance in identifying the impurity and the medium it is in. Overall, the thread highlights the need for more information to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


This question refers to Kittel's Solid-state physics book.

I think it is obvious that we should use equations (51) and (52) here but I am very confused about this problem because Kittel never says what the impurity is and what the impurity is in.
Can someone fill in the blanks:
(a) Calculate the donor ionization energy of _____ in _______ .


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Which problem? What are you talking about?
 
Dick said:
Which problem? What are you talking about?

This question refers to problem 8.1 in Kittel's Solid-state physics book.
 

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