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Esaki

Definition:

Esaki is a Japanese surname that also refers to a famous Japanese physicist named Leo Esaki. Additionally, "esaki" is the romanization of the Japanese word "絵先," which means "artist's sketch" or "drawing." The term is also used in the field of electronics to describe a phenomenon observed in semiconductors known as the "Esaki diode effect."

Examples:

As a surname:

• Mr. Toshiro Esaki is a renowned architect from Japan.
• The Esaki family has a long-standing tradition in the field of medicine.

As a term relating to art:

• The exhibition showcased various esakis created by local artists.
• She sketched a beautiful esaki of the scenery during her vacation.

As a term in electronics:

• The Esaki diode, based on Leo Esaki's discovery, revolutionized the field of semiconductor physics.
• The esaki effect allows for the passage of electrons through a semiconductor barrier.

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