potential well

noun

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

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.

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

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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.

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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".

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

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