Semiconductor Physics, Simulation Methods and Devices
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https://doi.org/10.6911/WSRJ.202512_11(12).0003Keywords:
Semiconductor physics, Doping effects, Fiest-principles calculation, CASTEP simulation, Solar cell applicationAbstract
Semiconductors are materials that are between conductors and insulators. Because of their special electrical properties, they are widely used in modern electronics. This review first outlines the basic ideas of semiconductor, and how intrinsic semiconductors (pure material like silicon) can be changed into extrinsic semiconductors (p-type or n-type) semiconductors by doping and explains how temperature affect the carrier concentration and conductivity of extrinsic semiconductor. We then introduce a modelling perspective by using a first-principles calculation tool, CASTEP, to perform basic simulations on the electronic properties of semiconductor materials. Finally, we summarize key application of semiconductors in solar cell.
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