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Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

Dislocation

A 1D line defect or irregularity in a crystal lattice where atomic planes are misaligned, governing plastic deformation in metals.

Burgers Vector b (Edge: b ⊥ line; Screw: b ∥ line) nm (Burgers Vector Magnitude) Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

Doping

The intentional insertion of trace impurity atoms into an intrinsic semiconductor lattice to drastically modulate its electrical…

N_D (Donors) or N_A (Acceptors) ~ 10¹⁴ to 10¹⁹ cm⁻³ Atoms/cm³ (Dopant Concentration) Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

Ductility

A material's mechanical capability to undergo significant plastic strain deformation under tensile stress before fracturing.

% Elongation = ((L_break - L₀) / L₀) × 100% % (Percent Elongation or Area Reduction)