Question
Physics Question on Solid State Physics, Devices, Electronics
For an ideal intrinsic semiconductor, the Fermi energy at 0 K
A
lies at the top of the valence band
B
lies at the bottom of the conduction band
C
lies at the center of the bandgap
D
lies midway between center of the bandgap and bottom of the conduction band
Answer
lies at the center of the bandgap
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : lies at the center of the bandgap