Which mechanism causes negative differential resistance in tunnel diodes?

💡 Explanation

Quantum tunneling allows electrons to pass through the potential barrier, because, at higher voltages, fewer electrons can tunnel as states align poorly; therefore, current decreases, rather than increases like Ohmic materials.

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