Band Theory of Solids

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Band Theory of Solids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Classification of Material on the Basis of Energy Band, Energy Levels and Energy Bands in Solids, Conduction Band and Energy Band Description of Conductor, Insulator and Semiconductoretc.

Important Questions on Band Theory of Solids

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The forbidden energy gap for Ge crystal at 0 K is

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The energy of a photon of a monochromatic light of wavelength 621 nm equals the band gap of a semiconducting material. The minimum energy required to create an electron hole pair is

[Use hc=1242eV·nm, with h= Planck's constant and c= velocity of light]

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The probability of electrons to be found in the conduction band of an intrinsic semiconductor at a finite temperature -

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Arrange the following in order of increasing band gap

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The gap between the valence band and conduction band is known as:

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In ______________the conduction band overlaps on the valence band

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What is the name of the energy band where free moving electrons reside in a metal.

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Define Energy Bands

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Importance And Applications Of Pauli Exclusion Principle

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Formulation of Pauli Exclusion Principle

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What is Pauli Exclusion Principle

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If Pauli's exclusion principle is not known, the electronic arrangement of lithium atom is:

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Energy of the photon of sodium light of wavelength 5890 A equals the energy gap between valence and conduction band of semiconductors. Find the minimum energy E required to create a hole-electron pair.

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What type of energy bands are obtained in sodium metal

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The nature of bonds present in sodium hydroxide are :

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Explain the formation of energy bands in solids. On the basis of energy bands distinguish between a metal, a semiconductor and an insulator.

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Explain the role of Pauli's Exclusion Principle in formation of energy bands

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Illustrate the energy band in sodium metal

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What is Fermi Level and Fermi Energy Level.

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Fermi level in the case of intrinsic semiconductor lies