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An n-type semiconductor which contains 10^14 electrons and charge carrier mobility is 1200. Evaluate the Einstein relation.

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Final answer:

The Einstein relation relates the diffusion constant (D) and the mobility (u) of charge carriers in a semiconductor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Einstein relation relates the diffusion constant (D) and the mobility (u) of charge carriers in a semiconductor.

The Einstein relation is given by:

D = u * k * T / q

Where:

  • D is the diffusion constant
  • u is the mobility of charge carriers
  • k is Boltzmann's constant (1.38 * 10^-23 J/K)
  • T is the absolute temperature in Kelvin
  • q is the elementary charge (1.6 * 10^-19 C)

In this case, the charge carrier mobility (u) is given as 1200 and the number of charge carriers (n) is given as 10^14.

Since the question doesn't specify the temperature, we cannot evaluate the Einstein relation. The relation depends on the absolute temperature, and without that information, we cannot calculate the diffusion constant.

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