Schottky effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:affects work function of metals
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs thermionic emission enhancement
gptkbp:causedBy application of strong electric field
gptkbp:describes reduction of work function
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1923
gptkbp:form ΔΦ = (e^3 E / 4πε₀)^{1/2}
gptkbp:hasUnit electronvolt (eV)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schottky effect
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Walter_H._Schottky
gptkbp:occurredIn metal-vacuum interface
gptkbp:relatedTo vacuum tubes
thermionic emission
electron emission
field emission
gptkbp:type electric field
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Schottky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6