Gunn effect

English

Etymology

Named after British physicist J. B. Gunn who discovered the effect in 1962.

Noun

Gunn effect (plural Gunn effects)

1. (electronics) The generation of high-frequency (usually microwave) oscillations within a semiconductor whenever an applied DC voltage exceeds its threshold value.

Related terms

• Gunn diode

Further reading

• Gunn effect on Wikipedia.Wikipedia