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In semiconductor production, what is the purpose of doping in an intrinsic semiconductor?
The purpose of doping is to modulate its electrical, optical and structural properties.
What is the term used to refer to the doped material in semiconductor production?
The doped material is referred to as an extrinsic semiconductor.
How does the ability of a semiconductor to conduct electricity change with the addition of small numbers of dopant atoms?
Small numbers of dopant atoms can change the ability of a semiconductor to conduct electricity.
What are the two categories used to describe the level of doping in a semiconductor?
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In the context of phosphors and scintillators, what is doping better known as?
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What is the term used to refer to a semiconductor doped to such high levels that it acts more like a conductor than a semiconductor?
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What is the term used to refer to an i-type semiconductor that has been doped in equal quantities of p and n?
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In the context of phosphors and scintillators, what is doping better known as?
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What is the term used to describe the intentional introduction of impurities into an intrinsic semiconductor for the purpose of modulating its electrical, optical, and structural properties?
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What are the two categories used to describe the level of doping in a semiconductor?
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