Introduction to Solids Questions and Answers

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Give the free electron model of solids and explain its limitations.
Calculate the density of states in the energy range E and E+dE using the free electron model.
Explain the band theory of solids. Or Differentiate insulator, conductor, and semiconductors based on band theory of solids.
Define semiconductor. Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
What is the Fermi energy level? Or Explain the effect of temperature on the Fermi Dirac distribution function.
What is a P-N junction diode? Explain the characteristics of the P-N junction diode under reverse and forward bias.
What is Zener diode? Draw the equivalent circuit of an ideal and actual Zener diode. What are its uses?
What is the Kronig-Penny model of solids and show that it leads to the energy band structure of solids? Or Discuss the salient features of the Kronig-Penny model. Or Find the effective mass of electrons based on the Kronig-Penny Model.
What is the Hall effect? Give an elementary theory of the Hall effect. Or What are the potential applications of the Hall effect?

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