Which outcome results when high-energy neutron radiation damages the silicon crystal lattice in a microprocessor?

💡 Explanation

Increased electron-hole recombination occurs because lattice displacement creates energy states within the band gap. This process promotes recombination and reduces carrier lifetimes, therefore lowering efficiency rather than improving processor performance because of increased defect density.

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