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Record 1 2007-04-30

English

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

For a semiconductor or insulator, an energy level lying within yet near the bottom of the energy band gap, which may accept electrons from the valence band, leaving behind holes.

OBS

The level is normally introduced by an impurity atom.

French

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

Niveau d'énergie d'un semiconducteur reposant à l'intérieur quoique adjacent à la base de la bande d'énergie interdite, qui peut accepter des électrons provenant de la bande de valence, y laissant des trous.

Spanish

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