Electron hole

In solid state physics, an electron hole is the absence of an electron Electron

The electron is a fundamental [i] subatomic particle [i] that carries an electric charge [i] ... 

 from the otherwise full valence band Valence band

In solid [i]s, the valence band is the highest range of electron [i] energies [i] where electrons ... 

. A full valence band is present in semiconductor Semiconductor

A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity [i] that is intermediate between that of an ... 

s and insulators. The concept of a hole is essentially a simple way to analyze the electronic transitions within the valence band.

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In solid state physics, an electron hole is the absence of an electron Electron

The electron is a fundamental [i] subatomic particle [i] that carries an electric charge [i]... 

 from the otherwise full valence band Valence band

In solid [i]s, the valence band is the highest range of electron [i] energies [i] where electrons ... 

. A full valence band is present in semiconductor Semiconductor

A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity [i] that is intermediate between that of an ... 

s and insulators. The concept of a hole is essentially a simple way to analyze the electronic transitions within the valence band.

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