"Schottky effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after German physicist Walter H. Schottky. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Schottky effect
  1. (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. Wikipedia link: Walter H. Schottky Categories (topical): Physics

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