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In the equation for saturation current in a p-n junction there is an 'ni' term. Anyone know what that represents. Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Understanding Saturation Current and the Role of 'ni' in a P-N Junction Equation
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The 'ni' term in the saturation current equation for a p-n junction represents the intrinsic carrier concentration. This value is crucial for understanding the behavior of semiconductors, particularly in determining the saturation current. The intrinsic carrier concentration varies with temperature and material properties, making it a fundamental parameter in semiconductor physics.
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- Study the derivation of the saturation current equation in p-n junctions
- Explore the impact of doping levels on carrier concentrations
- Learn about the role of temperature in semiconductor behavior
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I am observing an irregular, aperiodic noise pattern in the reflection signal of a high-finesse optical cavity (finesse ≈ 20,000). The cavity is normally operated using a standard Pound–Drever–Hall (PDH) locking configuration, where an EOM provides phase modulation.
The signals shown in the attached figures were recorded with the modulation turned off. Under these conditions, when scanning the laser frequency across a cavity resonance, I expected to observe a simple reflection dip. Instead...
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