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Field Emission

Definition:

Field emission refers to the phenomenon where electrons are emitted from the surface of a material due to the presence of a strong electric field.

Senses:

1. Physics

In physics, field emission is observed when a high electric field causes the emission of electrons from a solid material.

Example Sentence: The scientist studied the field emission of electrons from a carbon nanotube.

2. Electronics

In electronics, field emission refers to the emission of electrons from a material surface to produce electron beams for various applications.

Example Sentence: The CRT television uses field emission to create images on the screen.

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