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Let f(E) be the Fermi distribution function, characterized by some (unspecified) Fermi energy. Calculate the energy...

Let f(E) be the Fermi distribution function, characterized by some (unspecified) Fermi energy. Calculate the energy range ?? (in eV) between f(E)=0.02 and f(E)=0.9.

(a) For T=300K

(b) For T=77K

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