hostdoped
Hostdoped refers to a phenomenon in solid-state physics and materials science where a host material is intentionally infused with impurity atoms, known as dopants. This process is fundamental to altering the electrical, optical, or magnetic properties of the host material. The host material is typically a semiconductor, insulator, or sometimes a metal. The dopant atoms are introduced in controlled concentrations, often at a very low level compared to the host atoms, to achieve the desired effect without significantly disrupting the host's structural integrity.
The effect of doping depends on the nature of both the host and the dopant. For example,
Beyond electronics, host doping is crucial in optoelectronics and photonics. For instance, doping optical fibers with