For a pure semiconductor, the Fermi level is ?
For a pure semiconductor, the Fermi level is ?
Explanation
In a pure (intrinsic) semiconductor:
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The number of electrons in the conduction band is equal to the number of holes in the valence band.
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As a result, the Fermi level lies midway between the conduction band and the valence band.
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This midpoint represents the energy level at which the probability of finding an electron is 50% at absolute zero.
This is a key difference from doped (extrinsic) semiconductors, where the Fermi level shifts depending on the type of doping (n-type or p-type).