alleryStart learning →Which kind of semiconductor lets an LED emit photons on recombination?
AIndirect band-gap
BMetallic conductor
CDirect band-gap
DAmorphous insulator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Direct band-gap
In a direct band-gap semiconductor such as gallium arsenide, recombining carriers release their energy as photons.
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