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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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.

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Agreed - came here to say this.

[@meetoptics]

Exactly! It is so great

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same, im very impressed by the presentation.

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

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That's MIT bro they're known for it

[@rajivraghu9857]

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

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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

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*what

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

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we need this taught in grade school!

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[@maksteve5451]

It is taught in high school in Africa.

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Yes

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It’s taught in eighth grade science in Oregon.

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

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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.

[@heretoshare612]

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

[@desireerose2861]

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

[@meetoptics]

Agreed! So well explained

[@serene9532]

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

[@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

[@nschultz417]

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

[@rabisou]

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

[@vestigeknowledgeclub.3041]

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

[@justins7796]

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

[@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

[@samirdiss7433]

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

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@PacoOtis]

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

[@samward3314]

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

[@karhukivi]

Excellent demonstration of semiconductor conductivity temperature dependence!

[@ahimsadesi]

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

[@sheikjaved0677]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Jtaranyuk1]

This is a great video, pedagogically explained some complex matters

[@MrRT1010]

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

[@wipeyourass9725]

Thanks, Jamie!

[@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.

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

[@asmnazmuzzaman1703]

Really like the heating of silicon concept..fantastic practical

[@naemnaem604]

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

[@alepel792]

This was really clear and insightful. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thank you, it is amazing!

[@fastak1210]

What a beautiful explanation.

[@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.

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Great video! Perfectly explained and very understandable.

[@franciscovinueza5320]

Perfect explanation! Thanks

[@brigadooner]

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

[@yogeshdev3917]

Beautifully explained.

[@KakashiHatake-et9ed]

His explanation is top notch hats off to you brother

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This is amazing, thank you so much!

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

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

[@DreamTreeK]

This clip is so imformative to me.Thanks :)

[@mikefixac]

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

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@cjohnson5324]

This was explained very well. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@Retro_Mere]

Great work Jamie 👌🏾

[@nuaminemoges6170]

Very very helpful , truly made with love

[@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

[@anacastro2793]

Great explanation! thanks for sharing!

[@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.

[@jasonnsp5527]

Wow best explanation and real quick!

[@wenjingwang4183]

Love Jamie

[@mruback3]

Excellent presentation. Very clear.

[@uctopgulumvardi]

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

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@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 !

[@edwaeable]

your vid makes it more easy to understand. thx

[@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!

[@nicholaibhardwaj]

Amazingly Explained. Bravo.

[@meetoptics]

It is an amazing explanation, definitely

[@lancelotnet]

Amazing explanation thank you

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Great explanation.

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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

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Awsome explanation. Thanks for your effort.

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So nice, ageed!

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this is great work

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Just amazing

[@MrPoornakumar]

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

[@notevencalm]

Thanks for this explanation.

[@7shadyln]

thank you Jame

[@marainarie]

I love the visual representation! ❤

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

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great video thanks for helping people with your knowledge

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awesome Jimmy. thank you

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Thank you for the great presentation!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thanks for sharing, it is so well explained

[@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?

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Awesome simplification !

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

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So nice, ageed!

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Much apperciated

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I am interested to buy semi conductor equities but wanted to understand how it works. Now I understood the functions and the critical need of this device in the world of technology. Thank you

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Thank you sir!

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this is the best video made on semiconductors as far as i have seen thanks a lot this is sujit from india

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Nice Presentation! 👌

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

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So nice, true

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Great demo

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Thanks dude,,,nicely explained

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Never ever have i known this info. Thank you for your wisdome.

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It is an amazing explanation, definitely

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Thank you for this super simple yet great explanation!!

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It is so good, true!

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Excellent explanation ❤

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

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It is an amazing explanation, definitely

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Wow... needed this video before I took that Solid State class years ago 🥲

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you explained in the coolest way.. Thank you

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It is an amazing explanation, definitely

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Superrrrrr explanation sir

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Good job making this video!

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best explanation, thanks.

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Dude i love your opening music🥰

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great demo thankyou

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Thank you so much ❤️

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best demo, thank you

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Learning is fun, when you have videos like these.

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Nicely done

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Great video, Thank you!

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Amazing information. What a time to be alive!!!

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It is so good, true!

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Nicely done.

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Video is a absolutely good work....even the universities fail to teach students so nicely.

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nice explaining sir thank you