Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
3 terms
Dislocation
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
nm (Burgers Vector Magnitude)
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)
Doping
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
Atoms/cm³ (Dopant Concentration)
The intentional insertion of trace impurity atoms into an intrinsic semiconductor lattice to drastically modulate its electrical conductivity and charge carrier density.
N_D (Donors) or N_A (Acceptors) ~ 10¹⁴ to 10¹⁹ cm⁻³
Ductility
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
% (Percent Elongation or Area Reduction)
A material's mechanical capability to undergo significant plastic strain deformation under tensile stress before fracturing.
% Elongation = ((L_break - L₀) / L₀) × 100%