schottky effect

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Synonyms: schottky defect

Antonyms: schottky defect

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A phenomenon in [[condensed matter physics]] related to an [[increase]] in [[electron]] [[emission]] from an [[emitter]] [[surface]] and a [[reduction]] in its surface [[barrier]] which changes the [[local]] [[work function]] by ΔW under the influence of a strong [[electric field]] applied in a [[vacuum]].

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