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Chapter 42, Problem 19E(choose chapter or problem)
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Problem 19E
The maximum wavelength of light that a certain silicon photocell can detect is 1.11 μm. (a) What is the energy gap (in electron volts) between the valence and conduction bands for this photocell? (b) Explain why pure silicon is opaque.
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QUESTION:
Problem 19E
The maximum wavelength of light that a certain silicon photocell can detect is 1.11 μm. (a) What is the energy gap (in electron volts) between the valence and conduction bands for this photocell? (b) Explain why pure silicon is opaque.
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