basic doubt

In the metals you say that the fermi level is the highest occupied level. likewise in a semiconductor I need to know the significance of fermi level in it .Why is it assumed in the first place?.

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  • PraveenKumar Purushothaman
    PraveenKumar Purushothaman
    It is the main reason behind the doping content. If more fermi level, more the congestion... This is the equation...
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