Which consequence results when dopants distort a semiconductor's crystal lattice?

💡 Explanation

Increased free carrier recombination rate occurs, specifically Shockley-Read-Hall recombination, because lattice distortion increases defect states. Therefore, carriers recombine more easily rather than contributing indefinitely to conductivity because dislocations act as recombination centres.

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