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Record 1 2009-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

The difference between potential at the surface and in the bulk of semiconductor; affected by the type of material with which semiconductor is in contact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
DEF

Différence entre le potentiel à la surface et dans le volume d'un semiconducteur, engendrée par le type de matériau avec lequel le semiconducteur entre en contact.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Lasers and Masers
DEF

The energy, in excess over the ground state, which must be added to an atomic or molecular system to allow a particular process to take place.

Key term(s)
  • energy of activation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Chimie
  • Masers et lasers
DEF

Énergie qui doit être acquise par un système atomique ou moléculaire, ou une partie d'un tel système, pour qu'une réaction particulière puisse avoir lieu.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport

Spanish

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