space charge

in a semiconductor
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05776
At the surface region of a semiconductor the surface excess or deficiency of electrons constitutes a space charge.
Source:
PAC, 1986, 58, 437. (Interphases in systems of conducting phases (Recommendations 1985)) on page 443 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'space charge' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05776 RIS BibTex EndNote
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