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COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors

What is the minimum band-gap of the LED diode?

  1. A \(1.5 \mathrm{eV}\)
  2. B \(1.6 \mathrm{eV}\)
  3. C \(1.8 \mathrm{eV}\)
  4. D \(0.8 \mathrm{eV}\)
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(C) \(1.8 \mathrm{eV}\)

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For an LED to emit visible light, the photon energy must correspond to the visible spectrum (400 nm to 700 nm). Minimum band-gap corresponds to maximum wavelength (700 nm, red light):…