Figure shows the parabolic E versus k relationship in the conduction band for an electron in two particular semiconductor materials. Determine the effective mass (in unit of the free electron mass) of the two electrons. E (eV)+ 0.5 0.05 A -0.08 0.08 k (Å¯')

Figure shows the parabolic E versus k relationship in the conduction band for an electron in two particular semiconductor materials. Determine the effective mass (in unit of the free electron mass) of the two electrons. E (eV)+ 0.5 0.05 A -0.08 0.08 k (Å¯')

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shows the parabolic E versus k relationship in the conduction band for an electron in
two particular semiconductor materials. Determine the effective mass (in unit of the free electron
mass) of the two electrons.
E (eV)4
0.5
0.05
A
-0.08
0.08
k (Å-1)

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