Hole Diffusion Length Formula

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Holes Diffusion Length refers to the average distance the relevant charge moves in the semiconductor. Check FAQs
Lp=Dpτp
Lp - Holes Diffusion Length?Dp - Holes Diffusion Constant?τp - Hole Carrier Lifetime?

Hole Diffusion Length Example

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Here is how the Hole Diffusion Length equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Hole Diffusion Length equation looks like.

0.3622Edit=37485.39Edit0.035Edit
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Hole Diffusion Length Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lp=Dpτp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lp=37485.39cm²/s0.035s
Next Step Convert Units
Lp=3.7485m²/s0.035s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lp=3.74850.035
Next Step Evaluate
Lp=0.362213838774832m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lp=0.3622m

Hole Diffusion Length Formula Elements

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Holes Diffusion Length
Holes Diffusion Length refers to the average distance the relevant charge moves in the semiconductor.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Holes Diffusion Constant
Holes Diffusion Constant refers to a material property that describes the rate at which holes diffuse through the material in response to a concentration gradient.
Symbol: Dp
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: cm²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hole Carrier Lifetime
Hole Carrier Lifetime refers to the average time that a minority carrier hole exists in the material before recombining with an electron and thereby disappearing.
Symbol: τp
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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Jp=[Charge-e]NpμpEI
​Go Conductivity in Metals
σ=Ne[Charge-e]μn

How to Evaluate Hole Diffusion Length?

Hole Diffusion Length evaluator uses Holes Diffusion Length = sqrt(Holes Diffusion Constant*Hole Carrier Lifetime) to evaluate the Holes Diffusion Length, Hole Diffusion Length is the average distance that a hole can travel through the material before recombining with an electron and thereby disappearing. It is a key parameter that characterizes the performance of p-type semiconductor devices such as solar cells, photodiodes, and transistors. Holes Diffusion Length is denoted by Lp symbol.

How to evaluate Hole Diffusion Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hole Diffusion Length, enter Holes Diffusion Constant (Dp) & Hole Carrier Lifetime p) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hole Diffusion Length

What is the formula to find Hole Diffusion Length?
The formula of Hole Diffusion Length is expressed as Holes Diffusion Length = sqrt(Holes Diffusion Constant*Hole Carrier Lifetime). Here is an example- 362213.8 = sqrt(3.748539*0.035).
How to calculate Hole Diffusion Length?
With Holes Diffusion Constant (Dp) & Hole Carrier Lifetime p) we can find Hole Diffusion Length using the formula - Holes Diffusion Length = sqrt(Holes Diffusion Constant*Hole Carrier Lifetime). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Hole Diffusion Length be negative?
No, the Hole Diffusion Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hole Diffusion Length?
Hole Diffusion Length is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Hole Diffusion Length can be measured.
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