semiconductor physics
[ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktər ˈfɪzɪks]
noun
física de semicondutores
1. The branch of physics that studies the properties, behavior, and applications of semiconductors, including their electrical conductivity, band structure, and use in electronic devices
Semiconductor physics explains how transistors and diodes function at the atomic level.
A física de semicondutores explica como transistores e diodos funcionam no nível atômico.
2. The study of materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators, and how electron-hole pairs contribute to electrical conduction
Students of semiconductor physics learn about doping and the movement of charge carriers in silicon and germanium.
Os estudantes de física de semicondutores aprendem sobre dopagem e o movimento de portadores de carga em silício e germânio.
Semiconductor physics is fundamental to Silicon Valley culture and the global technology industry. In Brazil, this field is increasingly important with growing tech sectors in São Paulo and other major cities. The term is primarily used in academic, research, and industrial contexts across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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