What effect do impurity atoms have on semiconductors?

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22 Dec 2018
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Impurity atoms in semiconductors primarily alter the material by decreasing the energy band gap, which affects its electrical properties. While they may influence charge carriers, the main impact is on the energy gap rather than injecting more carriers or increasing electron kinetic energy.

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