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Assignment 2
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6. The band gap of intrinsic Si is 1.1 eV and its electron affinity is 4.1
eV . Assuming that the effective density of states at the valence and
conduction bands are equal (Nc = Nv ), the work function of the
material is approximately
(a) 1.1 eV (b) 4.1 eV (c) 4.7 eV (d) 5.2 eV
Ans: (c). Fermi level lies in the middle of the band gap. Hence, work
function is 4.1 + 1.1/2 = 4.7 eV .