Schottky effect

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English

Etymology

Named after German physicist Walter H. Schottky.

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.

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