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    A \[p-n\] photodiode is made of a material with a band gap of 2.0 eV. The minimum frequency of the radiation that can be absorbed by the material is nearly                                                                                           [AIPMPT (S) 2008]

    A)  \[10\times {{10}^{14}}Hz\]                 

    B)  \[5\times {{10}^{14}}Hz\]

    C)  \[1\times {{10}^{14}}Hz\]       

    D)       \[20\times {{10}^{14}}Hz\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[p-n\] photodiode is a semiconductor diode that produces a significant current when illuminated. It is reversed biased but is operated below the breakdown voltage.
    Energy of radiation = band gap energy
    i.e.,       \[hv=2.0\text{ }eV\]
                or         \[v=\frac{2.0\times 1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}}{6.6\times {{10}^{-34}}}\]
    \[\approx 5\times {{10}^{14}}Hz\]


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