solid-state physicist
[/ˈsɑːlɪd steɪt ˈfɪzɪsɪst/]
nounpl: solid-state physicists
físico de estado sólido
1. A scientist who studies the physical properties of solid materials, including crystals, semiconductors, and metals, and their applications in technology
The solid-state physicist discovered new properties in the semiconductor material.
O físico de estado sólido descobriu novas propriedades no material semicondutor.
2. A researcher specializing in condensed matter physics, particularly focusing on the structure and behavior of solids at the atomic and molecular level
As a solid-state physicist, she worked on developing more efficient solar cells.
Como física de estado sólido, ela trabalhou no desenvolvimento de células solares mais eficientes.
This is a specialized academic profession that became increasingly important in the 20th century with the development of semiconductors and transistors. In Brazil, solid-state physicists are highly valued in research institutions like UNICAMP and USP, contributing to technological innovation. In the USA, these professionals are essential to Silicon Valley's technology sector and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
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