Schottky effect

English

Etymology

Named after German physicist Walter H. Schottky.

Noun

Schottky effect

1. (physics) A phenomenon in condensed matter physics related to an increase in electron emission from an emitter surface and a reduction in its surface barrier which changes the local work function by ΔW under the influence of a strong electric field applied in a vacuum.

Further reading

• Schottky effect on Wikipedia.Wikipedia