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Calculate the band structure and density of states for a silicon semiconductor with a lattice constant of 5.43 Å, assuming a simple cubic lattice structure. Determine the energy band gap and classify the material as either an insulator, semiconductor, or metal based on its electronic properties.
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Deep Thought is thinking for 7.5 million years.

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The answer is 42.

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