Calculate the diffusion current density when the concentration of elec...
J=eDdn/dx
J=1.6*10-19*225*(1018-(7*1017))/0.1
=108A/cm2.
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Calculate the diffusion current density when the concentration of elec...
To calculate the diffusion current density, we can use Fick's law of diffusion, which states that the diffusion current density (Jn) is proportional to the concentration gradient (∇n) and the diffusion coefficient (D) of the material. Mathematically, it is given by:
Jn = -qD∇n
Where:
Jn = Diffusion current density
q = Charge of an electron (1.6 x 10^-19 C)
D = Diffusion coefficient
∇n = Concentration gradient
Given:
Initial concentration (n1) = 1 x 10^18 cm^-3
Final concentration (n2) = 7 x 10^17 cm^-3
Distance (x) = 0.10 cm
Diffusion coefficient (D) = 225 cm^2/s
Now, let's calculate the concentration gradient (∇n):
∇n = (n2 - n1) / x
= (7 x 10^17 - 1 x 10^18) / 0.10
= -3 x 10^18 cm^-4
Substituting the values of q, D, and ∇n into the equation for diffusion current density, we get:
Jn = -qD∇n
= -(1.6 x 10^-19 C) x (225 cm^2/s) x (-3 x 10^18 cm^-4)
= 7.2 x 10^8 A/cm^2
Therefore, the diffusion current density is 7.2 x 10^8 A/cm^2.
Comparing the calculated value with the given options, we can see that the correct answer is option 'B' (1.08 x 10^8 A/cm^2).
Explanation:
Diffusion current density is a measure of the flow of charge carriers due to the concentration gradient. In this case, the concentration of electrons is changing from 1 x 10^18 cm^-3 to 7 x 10^17 cm^-3 over a distance of 0.10 cm. The diffusion coefficient for the material is given as 225 cm^2/s.
By applying Fick's law of diffusion, we can calculate the diffusion current density. We first find the concentration gradient (∇n) by subtracting the initial concentration from the final concentration and dividing it by the distance. Substituting the values of q, D, and ∇n into the equation, we obtain the diffusion current density.
The diffusion current density is found to be 7.2 x 10^8 A/cm^2, which matches with option 'B'.
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