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In a photodiode, the conductivity increases when the material is exposed to light. It is found that conductivity changes only if the wavelength is less than \( 600 \mathrm{~nm} \). What is the bandgap?
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Options:
  • A \( 2.06 \mathrm{eV} \)
  • B \( 1.2 \mathrm{eV} \)
  • C \( 3.4 \mathrm{eV} \)
  • D \( 4.2 \mathrm{eV} \)
Solution:
2838 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \( 2.06 \mathrm{eV} \)

Given,
The maximum wavelength of light, which increases the conductivity, λ=600 nm
Hence the energy of this photon must be equal to band gap ( Eg).
 Eg=hcλ=6.6×10-34×3×108600×10-9 J
=6.6×3×10-17600×1.6×10-19 eV=2.06 eV

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