What Is A Semiconductor?

Semiconductors are in everything from your cell phone to rockets. But what exactly are they, and what makes them so special? Find out from Jamie, a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.
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[@Thrax005]

Best demo of semiconductors basic principles I've ever seen in my life, thank you.
No seriously, thank you, this is a great demo.

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You've stolen my words.

[@kiranjaybabla8925]

Agreed - came here to say this.

[@meetoptics]

Exactly! It is so great

[@DontTakeCrack]

same, im very impressed by the presentation.

[@WatergamerHD777]

just ideal. You explained 2 hour lecture in almost 5 minutes, I admire you bro.

[@sumeetpawar-xe2iq]

That's MIT bro they're known for it

[@oson3061]

we need this taught in grade school!

[@souvikkundu7108]

Learn the basic concept of Semiconductor, Zener Diode & P-N Junction Diode by the video link given bellow
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[@maksteve5451]

It is taught in high school in Africa.

[@sudhirjangir1156]

Yes

[@mariannehart4021]

It’s taught in eighth grade science in Oregon.

[@TheDumpbin]

I"m teaching it in 7th and 8th grade science in Florida

[@rajivraghu9857]

Awesome! After doing my engineering in electronics for 4 years.. now I know wot is a semiconductor :)

[@souvikkundu7108]

Learn the basic concept of Semiconductor, Zener Diode & P-N Junction Diode by the video link given bellow
czcams.com/video/VAs7cLZ_DHY/video.html

[@declan5647]

Nice, now you just have to learn how to spell "what".

[@erikaandromede4253]

Which university did you go to? I knew this from grade 10, in a African high school. lol

[@luongmaihunggia]

*what

[@philippplein9109]

Africa has more than 50 countries, dont think it was zimbabwe ))

[@rogerhu9047]

Many quality videos like this one is encouraged to be shared in classes for students to seek a deeper and another clearer knowledge of something and it doesn't take a long time to watch to which this is only just below 5min.

[@desireerose2861]

Thank you Jamie! You've made this all understandable. As a senior, I'm grateful! Great job!

[@meetoptics]

Agreed! So well explained

[@heretoshare612]

ROCK ON Jamie... You're awesome, the vid was delightfully informative...

[@parkerhollingsed1192]

The quality of this video was amazing, it wasn't just high quality but then has minimal information, this was short, very high quality, very informational and interesting. Subscribed on first video

[@serene9532]

best vid on this topic I've seen yet! ♥️

[@nschultz417]

I've been wondering how semiconductors work and this video makes it really easy to understand, thank you so much! < 3

[@samirdiss7433]

Extremely well explained, both in delivery and articulation. Thank you! :-)

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@where0is0my0mind]

Excellent video, thank you so much. Have been using this with my A-level classes as a clear introduction to semiconductors.

[@meetoptics]

That's good! Congrats

[@rabisou]

Brilliant,please continue with your lecture as much as possible covering all electronics topics

[@fidelisfugeti2348]

This guy can be one of the world's greatest tutors. He makes complex stuff simple without undermining the degree of the issue being discussed.

[@PacoOtis]

Excellently presented! Thanks for sharing and the very best of luck!

[@sunnisukumar]

Great video, and it's awesome to see your passion for this stuff. Making learning fun is priceless.

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@vestigeknowledgeclub.3041]

Hey Jamie , I am very excited to know more about semiconductor after watching your video on semiconductor.

[@karhukivi]

Excellent demonstration of semiconductor conductivity temperature dependence!

[@samward3314]

MITK12Videos great job! this video has been a big help to my interview prep. thanks :)

[@MrRT1010]

Very interesting. Good videos from this channel. I hope it takes off.

[@jjsv03]

I love this video! This is exactly the same explanation that was explained to us during our class. Thank you!

[@cityphon9477]

The house is definitely separated

[@stancnet]

Thanks Jamie!

[@sheikjaved0677]

One short video explained everything in detail...
this just was very informative.

[@KrisKosach]

That was perfect. You made me understand an otherwise intimidating subject in a simplified way without talking down to me.

[@meetoptics]

That's good! Congrats

[@wipeyourass9725]

Thanks, Jamie!

[@janneviljakainen7501]

That video explanation is really explaning one. Thank you! I liked how you used many different media formats in presentation.

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thank you, it is amazing!

[@davinabotheju5203]

Amazinggg! It's explained so attractively in a very simple way.

[@Jtaranyuk1]

This is a great video, pedagogically explained some complex matters

[@yogeshdev3917]

Beautifully explained.

[@chrisconnolly8745]

thanks man, i had to rewind and replay few times to instil what you said; and i still feel a bit confused, but your video has helped me visualise the process which makes things easier to understand for me.

[@nuaminemoges6170]

Very very helpful , truly made with love

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

A slick video ! This is school quality. Most laudable ! Superb !

[@naemnaem604]

you make it easy to understand semiconductor.. thanks dude!

[@ifeanyichukwuidoko6599]

Awesome! You have really clarified to me what a semi-conductor is actually. I do wonder why semiconductors are used in electronic devices as you mentioned but don't conduct electricity. But now I know that it conducts electricity when the surrounding temperature is increased to cause the electrons to jump from a ground/lower state to a higher (or excited) state. Also, that conduction can take or take place when the gap between electrons in material from a lower energy state and a higher energy state is small (conductors) or medium (semi-conductors). Thank you once again.

[@visortoy]

Great demonstration for explaining what is "semi-conductor".🤩

[@mikefixac]

Best video I've seen explaining semi conductors. Thanks much.

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@Hd1ym3]

i needed this thank you!

[@monikailieva3237]

Great video! Perfectly explained and very understandable.

[@fastak1210]

What a beautiful explanation.

[@franciscovinueza5320]

Perfect explanation! Thanks

[@acidwizard6528]

This was very informative. I build computers as a hobby, and this was the best explanation of semi-conductors I've heard.

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@bearstrong2190]

This is amazing, I can understand this better thanks to you.

[@alepel792]

This was really clear and insightful. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thank you, it is amazing!

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This is amazing, thank you so much!

[@sadvikgowda6474]

Great explanation.

[@asmnazmuzzaman1703]

Really like the heating of silicon concept..fantastic practical

[@anacastro2793]

Great explanation! thanks for sharing!

[@DreamTreeK]

This clip is so imformative to me.Thanks :)

[@mruback3]

Excellent presentation. Very clear.

[@grogger266]

great demo thankyou

[@jasonnsp5527]

Wow best explanation and real quick!

[@KakashiHatake-et9ed]

His explanation is top notch hats off to you brother

[@janexianne8584]

fantastic... very well explained... i finally found a perfect channel to subscribe for my lesson... Thank you MIT... you're the best...

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true
!

[@eleganthomedecor5156]

Thanks for lovely video

[@fredrikkjekstad]

Much apperciated

[@7shadyln]

thank you Jame

[@cjohnson5324]

This was explained very well. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@Retro_Mere]

Great work Jamie 👌🏾

[@MrPoornakumar]

Excellent video for all people to undefrstand what is it. Takes me back to six decades when I first learnt them. Thanks !

[@i-shaiqbal7111]

Nicely done

[@SUNILKUMAR-fk1lk]

awesome Jimmy. thank you

[@lancelotnet]

Amazing explanation thank you

[@justins7796]

0:20 "You probably already know this"
My brain: 'Light go bright then not.'

[@uctopgulumvardi]

You have used one of the best ways to teach something. Great video. Thank you very much. Awesome!

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@johnorajiaka3721]

Great video. Thanks

[@chennaiahchennaiah9581]

Thanks for your saying

[@mohamedmehnaoui5588]

Awesome simplification !

[@wenjingwang4183]

Love Jamie

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Great demo

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this is great work

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Just amazing

[@bamf6603]

Very good presentation.

[@MrTORISSIMO]

Great video, Thank you!

[@nicholaibhardwaj]

Amazingly Explained. Bravo.

[@meetoptics]

It is an amazing explanation, definitely

[@KS-qy5lt]

really good video - thank you

[@CountryBoyShane]

This is the most simple and easy to understand explanation of semiconductors I have ever seen.

[@meetoptics]

It is an amazing explanation, definitely

[@empty7488]

Man thank you very much, these 4 minutes made me understand more but also i'm confused now. Do you think you can make another video to explain further more?

[@ravindra5433]

Learning is fun, when you have videos like these.

[@nagalakshmiduvvuri2316]

best demo, thank you

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Nice Presentation! 👌

[@edwaeable]

your vid makes it more easy to understand. thx

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Thank you sir!

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Great video,thank you.

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great video thanks for helping people with your knowledge

[@helium3137]

I love this video so much

[@MyLegsAreKindaLong]

wow amazing video, thank you very much

[@dannythorpe1425]

wish you were my teacher man, quiz a teacher on this stuff and referred to books that couldn't hold my attention. keep it up im learning!

[@deathstrider6837]

Thank you for the well made video! It helped me a lot!!!

[@meetoptics]

So nice, ageed!

[@ceng568]

Thank you for the great presentation!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thanks for sharing, it is so well explained

[@notevencalm]

Thanks for this explanation.

[@artunkopar9034]

Awsome explanation. Thanks for your effort.

[@meetoptics]

So nice, ageed!

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Good job making this video!

[@Rifat_86656]

thanks for the help.

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Thanks dude,,,nicely explained

[@abhijit9546]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@brigadooner]

Awe Jamie, what a sweet man. Thanks for the infomational vid

[@haniefsofi]

Nicely done.

[@FarrelP]

great video. easy to understand

[@frozen_tortus]

This is absolutely grate video, explaining concepts in very visual, practical way. Thanks

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@gouravaditya6336]

Excellent explanation ❤