Consider the following energy dispersion curve for InP shown below. points) Energy (eV) InP T=300K Conduction band L Valence band Г X [111] k [100] Figure 1: InP Energy Dispersion relationship Identify the bandgap State which charge carriers, electrons/holes will have a heavier effec tive mass and justify your answer

Consider the following energy dispersion curve for InP shown below. points) Energy (eV) InP T=300K Conduction band L Valence band Г X [111] k [100] Figure 1: InP Energy Dispersion relationship Identify the bandgap State which charge carriers, electrons/holes will have a heavier effec tive mass and justify your answer

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