Unit 2: Semiconductor Physics and Carrier Transport21PYB102J

Carrier Generation, Recombination, and Continuity

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for Carrier Generation, Recombination, and Continuity under Unit 2 (Semiconductor Physics and Carrier Transport) of Semiconductor Physics and Computational Methods (21PYB102J) at SRMIST.

Appearances
5
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
5
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
5
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
1
Cycle Test 1
CT2
0
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
3
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:1 questions
5 Marks:1 questions
8 Marks:3 questions
Recurring Question Families (5)

Question templates that recur across multiple examination cycles with similar conceptual stems.

singleton1 paper appearance

“What is continuity equation? Derive it for majority electrons and holes in a one dimensional...”

singleton1 paper appearance

“The Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH) mechanism describes .................... (A) Trap-assisted...”

singleton1 paper appearance

“b. Derive the continuity equation for electron an infinitesimal slice thickness of dx in a...”

singleton1 paper appearance

“b. Derive and explain the continuity equation with diagram.”

singleton1 paper appearance

“Write short notes on Auger transitions and Impact ionization process”

Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

What is continuity equation? Derive it for majority electrons and holes in a one dimensional semiconductor. (b) What is continuity equation? Derive it for majority electrons and...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

The Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH) mechanism describes .................... (A) Trap-assisted recombination (B) Direct band-to-band transition (C) Auger recombination (D) Photon...

Year: 2025•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

b. Derive the continuity equation for electron an infinitesimal slice thickness of dx in a one-dimensional system.

Year: 2024•Assessment: Other
8 Marks

b. Derive and explain the continuity equation with diagram.

Year: 2025•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

Write short notes on Auger transitions and Impact ionization process

Year: 2023•Assessment: CT1
5 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (5)

Examinations where questions for Carrier Generation, Recombination, and Continuity have appeared.

Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Jul 2024
2024EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Nov 2025
2025EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Dec 2024
2024Other
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Jul 2025
2025EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - ANS KEY CT-2 D21 FINAL.pdf
2023CT1
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