Heterostructure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterostructure is a noun meaning (physics) Any structure made from a heterojunction.
Meaning
(physics) Any structure made from a heterojunction.
Example Sentences
The electronic properties of contacts between two semiconductors or, as they are commonly called, semiconductor heterostructures are determined by the lineup of their band structures across the interface and the existence of space-charge layers.
Word Forms
- heterostructures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lasers, heterotransistor, hetero, heterosex, hetro, heterousia.
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