electron volt

n : a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron

accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt

[syn: {eV}]

electron model

A {model} of {semiconductor} behaviour in which

{donors} contribute the {charge} of an {electron}, and

{acceptors} contribute a space for same, in effect

contributing a fictional positive charge of similiar

magnitude. Physicists use the {electron model}. Some

language theorists consider language and the {electron} to be

{model}s in themselves.

Contrast {hole model}.

(1995-10-06)