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Photodiode

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A photodiode is a semiconductor diode that converts absorbed photons into electrical carriers. A reverse-biased detector separates the carriers and collects charge; its quantum efficiency and dark current determine sensitivity.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2018 / iii / Paper 338 / 3 / c / Solution
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