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.

[@julianjawadahmad1006]

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.

[@moximbonutursunboyeva6439]

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
th-cam.com/video/VAs7cLZ_DHY/w-d-xo.html

[@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
th-cam.com/video/VAs7cLZ_DHY/w-d-xo.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 ))

[@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! ♥️

[@samirdiss7433]

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

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@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.

[@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

[@heretoshare612]

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

[@stancnet]

Thanks Jamie!

[@justins7796]

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

[@karhukivi]

Excellent demonstration of semiconductor conductivity temperature dependence!

[@wipeyourass9725]

Thanks, Jamie!

[@nschultz417]

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

[@Hd1ym3]

i needed this thank you!

[@adityabaghel1270]

Just amazing

[@rabisou]

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

[@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

[@MrRT1010]

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

[@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

[@yogeshdev3917]

Beautifully explained.

[@eleganthomedecor5156]

Thanks for lovely video

[@bhuvaneshsatam4614]

Nice Presentation! 👌

[@Retro_Mere]

Great work Jamie 👌🏾

[@PacoOtis]

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

[@wenjingwang4183]

Love Jamie

[@fredrikkjekstad]

Much apperciated

[@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.

[@i-shaiqbal7111]

Nicely done

[@waltersgasolinemuseum5430]

this is great work

[@7shadyln]

thank you Jame

[@monikailieva3237]

Great video! Perfectly explained and very understandable.

[@franciscovinueza5320]

Perfect explanation! Thanks

[@sadvikgowda6474]

Great explanation.

[@johnorajiaka3721]

Great video. Thanks

[@vitallifequotesmore4447]

Thank you sir!

[@vestigeknowledgeclub.3041]

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

[@haniefsofi]

Nicely done.

[@samward3314]

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

[@alepel792]

This was really clear and insightful. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thank you, it is amazing!

[@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

[@DreamTreeK]

This clip is so imformative to me.Thanks :)

[@fastak1210]

What a beautiful explanation.

[@helium3137]

I love this video so much

[@SUNILKUMAR-fk1lk]

awesome Jimmy. thank you

[@lancelotnet]

Amazing explanation thank you

[@kobatohanato6573]

This is amazing, thank you so much!

[@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.

[@tjkade127]

Great demo

[@anacastro2793]

Great explanation! thanks for sharing!

[@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

[@MrTORISSIMO]

Great video, Thank you!

[@cjohnson5324]

This was explained very well. Thank you!

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@nicholaibhardwaj]

Amazingly Explained. Bravo.

[@meetoptics]

It is an amazing explanation, definitely

[@abhijit9546]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@grogger266]

great demo thankyou

[@TheGreatBlackBird]

KSP music ftw :D

[@conorkerin5277]

Came to the comments for this

[@marainarie]

I love the visual representation! ❤

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@robertsimmons6467]

Good job making this video!

[@chennaiahchennaiah9581]

Thanks for your saying

[@mohamedmehnaoui5588]

Awesome simplification !

[@mruback3]

Excellent presentation. Very clear.

[@nuaminemoges6170]

Very very helpful , truly made with love

[@waltercarrillo6065]

Excellent!

[@davinabotheju5203]

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

[@notevencalm]

Thanks for this explanation.

[@KS-qy5lt]

really good video - thank you

[@artunkopar9034]

Awsome explanation. Thanks for your effort.

[@meetoptics]

So nice, ageed!

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Excellent explanation ❤

[@murphyjammusashi]

Awesome! Thank you.

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Great video,thank you.

[@ceng568]

Thank you for the great presentation!

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thanks for sharing, it is so well explained

[@Rifat_86656]

thanks for the help.

[@mikefixac]

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

[@meetoptics]

Agreed, it is so well explained

[@jasonnsp5527]

Wow best explanation and real quick!

[@brigadooner]

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

[@dhanunjaynaidu2900]

Superrrrrr explanation sir

[@karishmamishu]

I'm here because my client manufactures semi conductors, and I had no idea about that. Thanks a lot. This video helped a lot.

[@meetoptics]

It is an amazing explanation, definitely

[@ShivamSingh-dv1js]

th-cam.com/video/ZeR_HQyLxyY/w-d-xo.html Semiconductor part 1
th-cam.com/video/RHUIFu27vtA/w-d-xo.html semiconductor part 2

[@bamf6603]

Very good presentation.

[@anthonyhenchey7631]

Nicely done ✅

[@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

[@shaikthajwin4570]

Awesome, nice explanation

[@ShivamSingh-dv1js]

th-cam.com/video/ZeR_HQyLxyY/w-d-xo.html Semiconductor part 1
th-cam.com/video/RHUIFu27vtA/w-d-xo.html semiconductor part 2

[@andiefowler5861]

thank you so much.

[@deathstrider6837]

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

[@meetoptics]

So nice, ageed!

[@sheikjaved0677]

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

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

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

[@Dragoncannon4]

Awesome video

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Thanks dude,,,nicely explained

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Thank you!

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Awesome!

[@MizzAnto123]

just beautiful

[@uctopgulumvardi]

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

[@meetoptics]

So nice, true

[@sylvie5403]

thank you so much❤

[@antoniofilipe3618]

Great! Thanks a lot Jamie.

[@meetoptics]

Yeah, thanks for sharing, it is so well explained

[@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

[@meenienegi4319]

best explanation, thanks.

[@ovalwingnut]

Well done

[@MyLegsAreKindaLong]

wow amazing video, thank you very much