Dember effect

English

Etymology

Discovered in 1925 by Harry Dember (1882–1943).

Noun

Dember effect (plural Dember effects)

1. (physics) The effect that occurs when the electron current from a cathode subjected to both illumination and a simultaneous electron bombardment is greater than the sum of the photoelectric current and the secondary emission current.

Related terms

• photo-Dember effect