Which outcome occurs when intrinsic defects alter crystal structure?

💡 Explanation

Defects shift atomic positions, thereby adjusting the periodic potential experienced by electron wavefunctions. This alters electronic band structure resulting in significant band gap changes, because these gaps modulate electronic conductivity; therefore affecting semiconductor performance rather than alternatives involving thermal or magnetic changes.

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