Exciton
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛksɪtən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exciton is a noun meaning (physics) A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor.
Meaning
(physics) A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor.
Word Forms
- excitons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polariton, phonon, biexciton, paraexciton, orthoexciton, excitonics.
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