What is limit to electrone-hole gas density?

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The maximal possible density of stable electron-hole gas in metals or solid bodies is constrained by thermodynamic equilibrium principles. At room temperature, the density cannot exceed that of common metals like copper due to recombination effects and thermal fluctuations. Discussions indicate that achieving densities significantly higher than copper's is theoretically challenging, primarily due to these limiting factors. The consensus is that while high densities are desirable for applications, practical limitations exist.

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What is maximal possible density of stable electron-hole gas/liquid in metals or solid bodies? Let's assume that electrons and holes are not suppose to recombine and are in thermodynamic equilibrium. Room temperature is assumed. Is it possible to achieve electron-hole gas density many times dense that that of copper or common metals? What will limit such density?
 
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