Fermi energy

British  

noun

1. the level in the distribution of electron energies in a solid at which a quantum state is equally likely to be occupied or empty

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Etymology

Origin of Fermi energy

C20: named after Enrico _Fermi

Example Sentences

"In certain directions inside the crystal, the nodal lines intersect and cross the Fermi energy where electrons can move freely," explains Sánchez-Barriga.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

These measurements indicated how the Fermi energy of the nanocrystals changed upon doping, a key feature in controlling the electronic properties of electronic devices.

From US News • Jul. 19, 2011