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Secondary Emission

Definition:

Secondary emission refers to the emission of electrons or other charged particles from a material that has been bombarded by primary particles such as high-energy electrons or ions.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: secondary emission

Senses:

1. Physics: The emission of electrons or charged particles from a material struck by primary particles.

Usages:

• Popular: Secondary emission is a phenomenon observed in electron tubes and gas-filled detectors.
• Local: Researchers are studying secondary emission to improve the efficiency of particle detectors and electron tubes.

Sample Sentences:

1. The secondary emission phenomenon occurs when high-energy electrons collide with a solid surface.
2. Secondary emission plays a significant role in the performance of photomultiplier tubes.
3. During the experiment, the scientist noticed a high rate of secondary emission from the target material.
4. Secondary emission from the scintillation detector results in a measurable electrical signal.

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