secondary electron
noun
an electron generated through secondary emission.
secondary electrons
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pluralof secondary electron.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The Illinois group performed calculations based on graphene irradiated with hydrogen ions -- bare protons -- and computed how secondary electrons were released over time and their resulting energy spectrum.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
The features of these so-called "secondary electrons" are determined by the characteristics of the electrons in the material such as their temperature and distribution of energies.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
High-temperature graphene released more secondary electrons, and a careful examination of the charge distributions indicated that the atomic nuclei in the material's lattice rather than the material's electrons are responsible.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
