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A junction photodiode operates by converting light energy into electrical current. When photons hit the semiconductor material, they generate electron-hole pairs in the depletion region. This creates a flow of charge carriers when a reverse bias is applied, leading to an increase in current proportional to the light intensity. The photodiode can thus be used to detect light levels and is widely utilized in optical applications.

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