depletion layer

collocation in English

meaningsofdepletionandlayer

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depletion
noun[S or U]
uk
/dɪˈpliː.ʃən/us
/dɪˈpliː.ʃən/
a reduction ...
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layer
noun[C]
uk
/ˈleɪ.ər/us
/ˈleɪ.ɚ/
a level of material, such as a type of rock or gas, that is different from the material above or below it, or a thin sheet of ...
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(Definition ofdepletionandlayerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Subsequently, perturbations of thedepletionlayersolution, in which these terms play a role, are included.
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A decreased density at the magnetopause corresponding to a plasmadepletionlayeris not to be expected from this case because the magnetic field is zero at the sub-solar point.
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Satisfying the boundary conditions at the silicon/insulator interface, and in the bulk (via a small change in the location of thedepletionlayer) then provides a comprehensive solution.
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Thedepletionlayerat the junction is at the origin of the diode's rectifying properties.
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In both cases this leads to a separation of charges (such as through adepletionlayer).
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These layers of fixed positive and negative charges, collectively known as thedepletionlayerbecause they are depleted of free electrons and holes.
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Thedepletionlayeris so-called because it is depleted of mobile carriers and so is electrically non-conducting for practical purposes.
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When thedepletionlayerspans the width of the conduction channel, pinch-off is achieved and drain to source conduction stops.
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The shape of the curve is determined by the transport of charge carriers through the so-called "depletionlayer" or "depletion region" that exists at the pn junction between differing semiconductors.
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This is due to the resulting internal field and corresponding potential barrier which inhibit current flow in reverse applied bias which increases the internaldepletionlayerfield.
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