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The problem of p−n junction in Ref. [1] is discussed in this paper. We consider that Tsai Shu-tang's view that W. Shockley's equation cannot be applied to all circumstances is correct, but we cannot say, because of this, that W. Shockley's method of treatment and its conclusion for p−n junction are wrong. In this paper we demonstrated that W. Shockley's equation merely describes ideal p−n junction model.
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Zhe, B. W. Shockley's equation and its limitation. Appl Math Mech 3, 827–832 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01895337
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01895337