Knox Academy Higher Physics
Optoelectronics Homework 2
Answer all questions
1. Materials are “doped” to produce n-
type semiconductor material.
In n-type semiconductor material
A The majority charge carriers are
electrons.
B The majority charge carriers are
neutrons
C The majority charge carriers are
protons
D There are more protons than
neutrons
E There are more electrons than
neutrons
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2. The diagram below represents part of the
process of stimulated emission in a laser.
Which of the following statements best
describes the emitted radiation?
A Out of phase and emitted in the
same direction as the incident
radiation
B Out of phase and emitted in the
opposite direction to the incident
radiation
C In phase and emitted in all
directions
D In phase and emitted in the same
direction as the incident radiation
E In phase and emitted in the
opposite direction to the incident
radiation
3. Marks
An LED consists of a p-n junction as shown.

(a) Copy the diagram and add a battery so that the p-n junction is forward
biased. 1

(b) Using the terms electrons, holes and photons of light, explain how light is
produced at the p-n junction of the LED. 1

(c) The LED emits photons of energy 3.68 X 10-19J.

Calculate the wavelength of a photon of light from this LED 3

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4. Marks
A light gate consists of a lamp shining onto a photo diode.
The photo diode forms part of the circuit shown.

A
C
B

(a) In which mode is the photodiode operating? 1

(b) Explain why the timer only operates while the light beam is broken. 2

(c) What names are given to the terminals labelled A, B and C on the symbol
for the MOSFET.
Clearly indicate which name goes with which letter 1
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5. Marks
(a) Light of frequency 6.7 X 1014Hz is produced at the junction of a light
emitting diode (LED).

(i) Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted from the LED. 2
(ii) What is the colour of this light? 1

(b) The table below gives the values of the work function for three metals.

Light from the LED is now incident on these metals in turn.

Show by calculation which of these metals, if any release(s) photoelectrons
with this light. 3
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