Gunn effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British physicist J. B. Gunn who discovered the effect in 1962.
Meanings
- The generation of high-frequency (usually microwave) oscillations within a semiconductor whenever an applied DC voltage exceeds its threshold value.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |