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Doping in semiconductors

What happens when silicon is doped with phosphorus or boron?
Curious Corner Asked Sep 01, 2025
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Phosphorus (5 valence electrons) → n-type semiconductor (extra electrons). Boron (3 valence electrons) → p-type semiconductor (creates holes).