Show that Eq. 41-9 can be written as EF=An2/3where the constant Ahas the value 3.65×10-19m2eV.

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We have proved the relation EF=An2/3, in which 3.65×10-19m2eV .

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01

The given data

The equation of Fermi energy according to Eq. 41-9 is

EF=3162π2/3h2mn2/3...................................1.

where, nis the number density of free electrons, m=9.1×10-31kg is the electron’s mass and h=6.63×10-34J.sis the Planck’s constant.

02

the concept of Fermi energy

The highest level of the valence band occupied by the electrons at absolute zero temperature is known as Fermi Level. The energy of the electrons occupying the Fermi level is known as Fermi energy.

03

Calculation of the Fermi energy and the constant value A

From the given formula of Fermi energy, we can see that the energy is directly related to the number of conductions electrons having all other terms as constants. Thus, the formula for Femi energy can also be written as-

EF=An2/3

In the above equation, the value of Ais-

A=3162π2/3h2m=3162π2/36.63×10-34J.s29.1×10-31kg=5.842×10-38J2.s2/kg

Since 1J=1kg.m2/s2the units of Acan be written as m2.J.

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