What is the number density of donor atoms which must be added to a pure germanium semiconductor to make an $n$-type semiconductor of conductivity $6.4 \ \Omega^{-1} \ cm^{-1}$? The mobility of electrons in $n$-type germanium is $4 \times 10^3 \ cm^2 \ V^{-1} \ s^{-1}$. Neglect the contribution of holes to conductivity.

  • A
    $10^{16} \ m^{-3}$
  • B
    $10^{18} \ m^{-3}$
  • C
    $10^{20} \ m^{-3}$
  • D
    $10^{22} \ m^{-3}$

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