How to find energy levels in doped silicon

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Finding energy levels in doped silicon requires understanding the relationships between the conduction band (E_c), valence band (E_v), Fermi level (E_f), and intrinsic energy level (E_i). The user is attempting to derive these levels using the equation E_f - E_i = kT ln(N_D/n_i) but is unsure about the values of E_i and E_f. They have identified the bandgap energy (E_g) as 1.12 eV and are trying to relate E_c and E_f through E_i. The discussion highlights the challenge of determining these energy levels with limited information and suggests that additional rest may help clarify the problem. Overall, the user seeks guidance on accurately constructing the energy band diagram for doped silicon.
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Homework Statement


This is part of a much larger problem, but I'm stuck on trying to draw an energy band diagram for doped silicon and I'm wondering if it is possible for me to find the energy levels ( E_c, E_v, E_f, and E_i ) in a doped semiconductor knowing only the concentrations? This seems really basic to me, but I'm not getting anywhere. I've tried searching places and I can't seem to find anything.


Homework Equations


I've been looking at this:

E_f - E_i = kT ln(N_D/n_i)

But I don't seem to know E_i or E_f

The Attempt at a Solution


I think that E_g = 1.12eV, so E_c - E_i = 0.56eV, but where can I go from here?


Thank you very much for your help and sorry if this post is a little off, it's my first one


P.S.
Sorry for the poor formatting on the formula, I kept running into problems with the LaTeX formatting
 
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It seems that I can get E_f - E_i rather easily and if my assumption for E_c - E_i is correct, then E_c - E_f = (E_c - E_i) - (E_f - E_i), which is what I think I'm looking for. However, I'm somewhat hesitant to believe it's that simple.

Maybe the trick is to get more sleep :-)
 
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