Semiconductors & p–n Junctions — A/L Physics

What should I read on Semiconductors & p–n Junctions?

Work through these in order. Resources in English.

1. 1. Start here · Explanation
   AP Physics 2 — Intrinsic & Extrinsic Semiconductors, n-type, p-type & Depletion Layer

   This link opens the whole course, not a page on this topic. It follows its publisher's own syllabus, not the NIE syllabus.

   Free lessons with short videos and practice exercises. Use it to learn the idea step by step before you attempt exam questions.

   Source: Khan Academy — AP College Physics 2
2. 2. Then · Interactive tool
   Semiconductors Interactive Simulation (Band Gaps, Doping & Holes)

   Free interactive simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. Use it to change one variable at a time and see what happens.

   Source: PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder

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Where does Semiconductors & p–n Junctions fit in the syllabus?

Unit 9.1 · Year 2 · Term 2