If $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}}$ and $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{h}}$ are concentrations of electrons and holes in a…

If $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}}$ and $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{h}}$ are concentrations of electrons and holes in a semi-conductor, then the intrinsic carrier concentration $\left(\mathrm{n}_1\right)$ in thermal equilibrium is
  1. $n_1=\sqrt{\frac{n_e}{n_h}}$
  2. $n_1=\frac{n_h}{n_e}$
  3. $n_1=\sqrt{n_e n_h}$
  4. $n_1=n_e+n_h$

Solution

At thermal equilibrium, $n_i^2=n_e n_h \Rightarrow n_i=\sqrt{n_e n_h}$

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2024 (18 May Shift 1)

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