The law of mass action in semiconductors is defined by the equation n*p=ni², where n represents the electron concentration, p represents the hole concentration, and ni is the intrinsic carrier concentration. This relationship is derived from principles in solid-state physics and is foundational in understanding semiconductor behavior. Dopant concentrations do influence the overall carrier concentrations, but they do not alter the intrinsic relationship defined by the law of mass action. The dimensional analysis confirms that n*p=ni³ is not valid, as it does not maintain the correct units.
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