Episode Synopsis "How LEDs work and a short guide on Semiconductors"

Working principle of LEDs and why they are made from semiconductors. A quick guide on semiconductors and how doping can change them. More discussion here- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-leds-work-and-short-guide-on.html

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