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PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Electronics
DEF

The production of a voltage in a nonhomogeneous semiconductor, such as silicon, or at a junction between two types of material, by the absorption of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

DEF

Photoelectric effect characterized by the appearance of an electromotive force.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Électronique
DEF

Effet photoélectrique qui se manifeste par l'apparition d'une force électromotrice au contact entre une électrode et un électrolyte ou entre un métal et un semi-conducteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
  • Electrónica
DEF

Efecto fotoeléctrico que se manifiesta por la aparición de una fuerza electromotriz en el contacto de un electrodo con un electrólito o de un metal con un semiconductor.

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