potential well

British  

noun

1. physics a localized region in a field of force in which the potential has a deep minimum

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Example Sentences

Now it just happens that the center of the moon is a potential well, not too deep that it cannot be reached by making a tunnel through the moon, not possible for the deeper potential well of the earth, where the temperature and pressure are too high.

From Salon

“Wildman” Steve Brill knows its potential well; he began foraging in the heart of Manhattan in the 1980s.

From Washington Post

On one end of the waveguide, prepare a particle—ideally an electron or some particle of matter—in its lowest energy, or ground, state and trap it in a bowl-shaped electric potential well.

From Scientific American

Ofqual has written to schools and colleges saying this year they might look beyond specific grades and consider "other robust evidence", such as "if you already know a student and their potential well".

From BBC

And a player with Rodriguez’s superstar potential, well, he could dwarf Servais’ annual salary if he performs up to expectations.

From Seattle Times