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Calculate the band structure and density of states for a silicon semiconductor with a lattice constant of 0.543 nm using the Kronig-Penney model. Identify the band gap energy and the effective mass of electrons and holes at the conduction and valence band edges.
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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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