What is a Semiconductor? | MIT's Science Out Loud

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What is a Semiconductor? | MIT's Science Out Loud

Semiconductors are in everything from your cell phone to rockets. But what exactly are they, and what makes them so special? Find out from Jamie, a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.
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