Illumination Set for Hall Effect Measuring Devices, Method for Constructing a Photo-Hall Measuring Device, and Photo-Hall Measuring Device

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The invention relates to a lighting set for Hall effect measuring devices, featuring at least one LED or laser diode (LD), a customizable mounting made from compressible (often 3D-printable) materials, and a connector to attach the lighting to the measurement apparatus. This set makes it possible to easily retrofit conventional Hall-effect measurement devices into photo-Hall devices, which measure semiconductor properties under varying illumination.

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• Upgrading standard Hall effect measurement devices in research laboratories to enable photo-Hall effect experiments.
• Characterizing electrical properties (such as carrier concentration and mobility) of semiconductors under different lighting conditions.
• Enhancing photovoltaic material testing by facilitating measurements under simulated sunlight or other specific wavelengths.
• Enabling manufacturers and R&D institutions to conduct advanced semiconductor material analysis without expensive bespoke equipment.
• Educational setups for hands-on learning about semiconductor physics and photoconductivity.

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• Cost-effective transformation of existing Hall effect measurement devices into photo-Hall measurement systems.
• Highly customizable and adaptable mounting system thanks to 3D-printable and compressible materials.
• Supports a wide range of light sources (LEDs, LDs) with selectable wavelength and intensity.
• Simplifies experimental setups by eliminating the need for complex custom lighting arrangements.
• Broadens the range of measurable material properties, enabling separate analysis of majority and minority charge carriers under controlled illumination.
• Portable and easy to install/uninstall, suitable for diverse laboratory environments.
• Reduces setup complexity and maintenance, making advanced semiconductor measurements more accessible.

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The invention relates to a lighting set for Hall effect measuring devices, comprising at least one LED or LD (6, 6', 6"), a mounting (1, 1', 1") for the LED or LD (6, 6', 6"), and a connecting means (2) for connecting the mounting (1, 1', 1") to the Hall effect measuring device, wherein at least the LED or LD mounting (1, 1', 1") consists of a compressible material. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing a photo-Hall measuring device in which the aforementioned lighting set consisting of a Hall effect measuring device is arranged and to a photo-Hall measuring device produced in this manner.