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In a p-type semiconductor, the acceptor level is situated \( 57 \mathrm{meV} \) above the valence band. The maximum wavelength of light required to produce a hole will be
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Options:
  • A \( 57 \mathrm{~A} \)
  • B \( 57 \times 10^{-3} \dot{A} \)
  • C \( 217100 Å \)
  • D \( 11.61 \times 10^{-33} \mathrm{~m} \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 217100 Å \)

Given that the level of energy of the acceptor band is above the valence band by, 
E=57 meV
The energy of the photon having just enough energy to overcome the gap is given by, 
E=hcλ
λ=hcE

Speed of light  c=3×108 ms
Planck's constant h=6.63×10-34 Js

Substituting values,
λ=6.6×10-34×3×10857×10-3×1.6×10-19λ=21700A

The maximum wavelength of light required to produce a hole isλ=21700 A .

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