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Hetrojunction

Definition:

A hetrojunction refers to the interface between two different materials in a semiconductor device where the bandgap changes abruptly.

Senses:

1. Noun: A region in a semiconductor device where two different materials meet and form a junction.
2. Noun: A type of solar cell that utilizes both crystalline and amorphous silicon in the absorber layer.

Usages:

1. Popular usage: The hetrojunction of the two materials in the transistor allows for efficient electron movement.
2. Popular usage: The hetrojunction solar cell technology has the potential to greatly improve the efficiency of photovoltaic systems.
3. Local usage: The researchers are studying the hetrojunction between different organic materials to develop new electronic devices.
4. Local usage: The fabrication process involves depositing the semiconductor layers to create the hetrojunction in the solar cell.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The engineer examined the hetrojunction between the metal and semiconductor in the integrated circuit.
2. The efficiency of the solar cell depends on the quality of the hetrojunction formed by the different layers.

Noun:

1. The hetrojunction solar cell is capable of harnessing light across a wide range of wavelengths.
2. Researchers are studying new materials to enhance the performance of hetrojunction photovoltaics.

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