Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Silicon has atoms in each cubic metre. One atom of boron is added for every atoms of silicon. Take and . Find the number of holes and of electrons in each cubic metre. Then find the conductivity of the doped crystal and the ratio of this conductivity to that of pure silicon, which is .
A donor gives one electron, so . An acceptor gives one hole, so . The law of mass action is , with for silicon at 300 K. Conductivity is , with .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The holes. , and .
Step 2. The electrons. .
Step 3. The conductivity. . The hole term is S/m. The electron term is about S/m and can be left out. So S/m.
Step 4. The ratio. .
Answer: holes, electrons, S/m, and a ratio of .
Check. One boron atom in raises the conductivity about sixty-five thousand times. That is the power of doping.
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