Calculate the Eg (in eV) of a semiconductor material with the peak emission value Amax is 3.412 µm.

To calculate the energy band gap \( E_g \) (in electron volts) of a semiconductor material from its peak emission wavelength \( \lambda_{\text{max}} \), we can use the relationship between the energy of a photon and its wavelength:

\[
E_g = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{\text{max}}}
\]

Where:
- \( h \) is Planck's constant: \( h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{J·s} \)
- \( c \) is the speed of light: \( c = 3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \)
- \( \lambda_{\text{max}} \) is the peak emission wavelength, given in meters.

We also need to convert the result into electron volts (eV) by dividing by the conversion factor \( 1 \, \text{eV} = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J} \).

Given:
- \( \lambda_{\text{max}} = 3.412 \, \mu m = 3.412 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m} \)

Now, let's compute the band gap \( E_g \).

\[
E_g = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{\text{max}} \times e}
\]

I'll calculate it for you now.# Constants
h = 6.626e-34  # Planck's constant in J·s
c = 3.00e8     # Speed of light in m/s
e = 1.602e-19  # Conversion factor from Joules to eV (1 eV = 1.602 x 10^-19 J)

# Given data
lambda_max = 3.412e-6  # Peak emission wavelength in meters (µm to meters conversion)

# Calculate Eg in electron volts (eV)
Eg = (h * c) / (lambda_max * e)
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5. How do direct and indirect band gaps differ in semiconductors?

**Tip:** Knowing how to convert between energy and wavelength is key for understanding both optical and electronic properties in semiconductors!

Learn how to calculate the energy band gap (Eg) of a semiconductor material using its peak emission wavelength (λmax). Understand the photon energy formula and conversion from Joules to electron volts (eV). Suitable for advanced high school or college-level students.

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