Semiconductors: principles and processing: A review

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Semiconductors, p-n junctions, p-type, n-type semiconductors, carrier concentration, Electron-hole pair (EHP), accepter donate

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K. Aldawoudi
Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering, College of Materials Engineering, University of Babylon, 51002 Babil, Iraq
Moqdad J. Dakhil
Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering, College of Materials Engineering, University of Babylon, 51002 Babil, Iraq
Ekbal Mohammed Saeed Salih
Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering, College of Materials Engineering, University of Babylon, 51002 Babil, Iraq

Abstract

Increasingly important roles are played by semiconductors. It is used in a variety of electronic and optoelectronic devices, photo voltaic Cells, and so forth. in this review, we provide a describe (briefly) of basic theory, with an emphasis on those Frequently applied to semiconductors - also we are classifying defects according to their dimensionality and their electronic properties. also covers some of the techniques that are currently being employed for evaluating the structural, chemical, electrical, and optical characteristic of semiconductors.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Innovative: International Multi-disciplinary Journal of Applied Technology

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Semiconductors: principles and processing: A review. (2025). Innovative: International Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Technology (2995-486X), 3(1), 52-74. https://multijournals.org/index.php/innovative/article/view/3031

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