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11thermoelectric power generator — Introduction any of a class of solid state devices (solid state device) that either convert heat directly into electricity or transform electrical energy into thermal power for heating or cooling. Such devices are based on thermoelectric… …
12Schottky barrier — A Schottky barrier is a potential barrier formed at a metal semiconductor junction which has rectifying characteristics, suitable for use as a diode. The largest differences between a Schottky barrier and a p n junction are its typically lower… …
13Carbon nanotube — Not to be confused with Carbon fiber. Part of a series of articles on Nanomaterials Fullerenes …
14Electron mobility — This article is about the mobility for electrons and holes in metals and semiconductors. For the general concept, see Electrical mobility. In solid state physics, the electron mobility characterizes how quickly an electron can move through a… …
15Solar cell — A solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer …
16electricity — /i lek tris i tee, ee lek /, n. 1. See electric charge. 2. See electric current. 3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents. 4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc. [1640 50; ELECTRIC + ITY] * * *… …
17Tube sound — (or valve sound) is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube based audio amplifiers. Some audiophiles prefer the sound that is produced by the distortion characteristics of tube based amplifiers. The audible significance of tube… …
18Wide bandgap semiconductors — are semiconductor materials with electronic band gaps larger than one or two electronvolts (eV). The exact threshold of wideness often depends on the application, such as optoelectronic and power devices. Wide bandgap materials are often utilized …
19Electromigration — is the transport of material caused by the gradual movement of the ions in a conductor due to the momentum transfer between conducting electrons and diffusing metal atoms. The effect is important in applications where high direct current… …
20Polycrystalline silicon — Polycrystalline silicon, also called polysilicon, is a material consisting of small silicon crystals. It differs from single crystal silicon, used for electronics and solar cells, and from amorphous silicon, used for thin film devices and solar… …
