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Draw E versus k diagrams and briefly explain the difference
between the band structures of
GaAs and Si semiconductors.
Calculate the energy (in eV) and wavelength (in nm) of a photon
emitted if electron-hole
recombination takes place between bottom of the conduction band and
top of the valence band
for each semiconductor. Which recombination process, between GaAs
and Si is more efficient?
Briefly explain (Given for Si, Eg= 1.15 eV and for GaAs, Eg= 1.42
eV, Plank’s constant= 4.13567
x 10-15 eV.s. Also, hc= 1240 eV.nm)