Which outcome occurs when a semiconductor's band gap narrows under intense illumination?

💡 Explanation

A narrowed band gap under strong light induces higher concentration of free carriers; Band Gap Narrowing alters the electronic structure promoting intrinsic conductivity, because the excitation overcomes prior barriers. Therefore conductivity increases rather than decreases because of other band effects.

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