photoconduction

Thân thiện

A scientist observes photoconduction in a semiconductor material.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Photoconduction is the change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation, such as light.

Usage

• Photoconduction is a scientific term used primarily in physics and engineering to describe a material's property where its ability to conduct electricity increases when exposed to light.
• It is a singular, uncountable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The efficiency of the device depends on the material's photoconduction.
  • Scientists studied the photoconduction in the new semiconductor.
  • Photoconduction is the fundamental principle behind many light sensors.

Advanced Usage

• "Photoconduction effect": A common phrase referring to the phenomenon itself.
  • The photoconduction effect is utilized in photocopiers and laser printers.

Variants and Related Words

• Photoconductive (adj): Having the property of photoconduction.
  • Cadmium sulfide is a photoconductive material.
• Photoconductivity (n): Another term for photoconduction; the state or property of being photoconductive.
  • The research paper measured the photoconductivity of the film.

Synonyms

• Photoconductivity: The preferred synonym in technical contexts.
• Internal photoelectric effect: A more specific, technical term describing the underlying process.

Related Phrases

• Photoconductive gain: A measure of the amplification of current in a photoconductive device.
  • A high photoconductive gain is desirable for sensitive detectors.

Học thuật

Noun

1. change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• photoconductivity