Which outcome occurs when electrons encounter a depletion region?

💡 Explanation

Electrons may cross energy barriers via quantum tunneling; because the depletion region presents a barrier, a fraction of these electrons tunnels through. Thus current increases beyond thermal expectations, rather than following classical transport only.

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