Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
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Author: SMITH
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Chapter 14.12, Problem 81AAP

Calculate the intrinsic electrical conductivity of GaAs at 125°C. [Eg = 1.47 eV; μn = 0.720 m2/(V · s); μp = 0.020 m2/(V · s); ni = 1.4 × 1012 m−3.]

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The intrinsic electrical conductivity of GaAs at 125°C.

Answer to Problem 81AAP

The intrinsic electrical conductivity of GaAs at 125°C is 1.81×104Ω1m1.

Explanation of Solution

Write the expression for the conductivity of GaAs at 300K.

    σ300K=niq(μn+μp)                                                   (I)

Here, the intrinsic carrier is ni, the charge is q, the mobility of the electron is μn and the mobility of the hole is μp.

Convert the temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin.

    (0°C+273)K=273K

    (125°C+273)K=398K

Write the expression for the conductivity of GaAs at 398K.

    σ398K=σ300Ke(Eg2kT300K)e(Eg2kT398K)                                            (II)

Here, the Boltzmann constant is k and the band energy gap is Eg.

Conclusion:

Here, the charge is 1.6×1019C and the Boltzmann constant is 8.62×105eV/K.

Substitute 1.6×1019C for q, 1.4×1012m3 for ni, 0.720m2/Vs for μn and 0.020m2/Vs for μp in Equation (II).

    σ300K=(1.4×1012m3)(1.6×1019C)(0.720m2/Vs+0.020m2/Vs)=(2.24×107Cm3)(1As1C)(0.74m2/Vs)(1V/A1Ω)=1.65×107Ω1m1

Substitute 1.65×107Ω1m1 for σ300K, 1.47eV for Eg, 8.62×105eV/K for k, 398K for T398K and 300K for T300K in Equation (II).

    σ398K=(1.65×107Ω1m1)e(1.47eV2(8.62×105eV/K)300K)e(1.47eV2(8.62×105eV/K)398K)=(1.65×107Ω1m1)e(28.42)e(21.42)=(1.65×107Ω1m1)4.54×10134.982×1010=1.81×104Ω1m1

Thus, the intrinsic electrical conductivity of GaAs at 125°C is 1.81×104Ω1m1.

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