Mehrheitsladung
Mehrheitsladung is the term used in semiconductor physics to denote the dominant type of charge carrier in a material. In this context, the Mehrheitsladung refers to the carrier species present in the greater concentration, which largely governs electrical conduction. The concept is most commonly applied to doped semiconductors, where the balance between electrons and holes can be shifted away from the intrinsic 1:1 ratio.
In n-type semiconductors, electrons are the Mehrheitsladung, while holes are the minority carriers. In p-type semiconductors,
Electrical conductivity in semiconductors depends on both carrier types, but the Mehrheitsladung typically provides the larger
Applications and implications: the concept helps explain the behavior of diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices,
See also: minority carrier, doping, semiconductor conductivity, p-n junction.