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Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsSemiconductors and Semiconductor Devices3 Marks
Question
We have valence electrons and conduction electrons in a semiconductor. Do we also have 'valence holes' and 'conduction holes'?
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Answer

Holes do not exist in reality. They exist only virtually. When an electron jumps from the valence band to the conduction band, a vacancy is created at the place from where the electron had jumped. This vacancy is called a hole. So, a valence or conduction hole is a virtual concept only.

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