Gunn effect

Gunn effect

English

Etymology

Named after British physicist J. B. Gunn who discovered the effect in 1962.

Noun

Gunn effect (plural Gunn effects)

  1. (electronics) The generation of high-frequency (usually microwave) oscillations within a semiconductor whenever an applied DC voltage exceeds its threshold value.

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