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  1. Band gap - Wikipedia

    • Band gap is the energy difference between the top of the valence band and the bottom of the conduction band in solids. Learn about the band gap in semiconductors, insulators and conductors, and how it affects their electrical conductivity and optical properties. See more

    Overview

    In solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, a band gap, also called a bandgap or energy gap, is an energy range in a … See more

    In semiconductor physics

    Every solid has its own characteristic energy-band structure. This variation in band structure is responsible for the wide range of electrical characteristics observed in various materials. Depending on the dimension, … See more

    Optical versus electronic bandgap

    In materials with a large exciton binding energy, it is possible for a photon to have just barely enough energy to create an exciton (bound electron–hole pair), but not enough energy to separate the electron and hole (whic… See more

     
  1. The forbidden band in a semiconductor is the energy gap between the conduction band and the valence band12345. Some key points about the forbidden band include:
    • No free electrons exist in this band.
    • The width of the forbidden energy gap depends on the substance.
    • As temperature increases, the forbidden energy gap decreases slightly.
    • Semiconductors have a narrower forbidden band compared to insulators.
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    The forbidden band is the energy gap between a conduction band and a valence band. Some of its characteristics include the following: No free electron is present. No energy. The width of the forbidden energy gap depends upon the nature of the substance. As temperature increases (↑), the forbidden energy gap decreases (↓) very slightly.
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    The valence and conduction bands are separated by a forbidden band where electrons cannot exist in a stable state. The energy width of the forbidden band is called a band gap. Semiconductors have a narrower forbidden band (i.e., smaller band gap) than insulators.
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    The energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band in a semiconductor material is known as the Forbidden Energy Gap or Band Gap.The valence band is the highest energy band that is fully occupied by electrons, while the conduction band is the lowest energy band that is typically unoccupied but can conduct electricity when electrons are present.
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    The gap between valence band and conduction band is called as forbidden energy gap. As the name implies, this band is the forbidden one without energy. Hence no electron stays in this band. The valence electrons, while going to the conduction band, pass through this.
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    Forbidden energy gap or Forbidden gap is a gap between the ‘conduction band’ and ‘valence band’ in a given material. It is clear from the name itself that it is a forbidden band that exists with no energy. This is the reason why there is no electron in this type of band.
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