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A portion of the lecture notes from ucsd's physics 121 course during winter 2011. The notes cover topics such as diodes, zener diodes, and transistors. Diagrams and explanations of concepts like diode symbols, p-type and n-type semiconductors, and the operation of zener diodes and transistors. Students can use these notes to study for exams, quizzes, or assignments related to electronics and semiconductor physics.
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