thermionic current (Meaning)
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thermionic current (n)
an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission
Synonyms & Antonyms of thermionic current
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thermionic current Sentence Examples
- The thermionic current in the vacuum tube results from the emission of electrons by a heated cathode.
- Thermionic currents in transistors rely on the temperature-dependent flow of electrons over a potential barrier.
- The study of thermionic currents has led to significant advancements in electronics and power generation.
- Thermionic current devices, such as electron tubes, were widely used in early electronic systems.
- The magnitude of the thermionic current is proportional to the square root of the applied voltage.
- By controlling the temperature of the cathode, the thermionic current can be regulated.
- Thermionic currents form the basis of many vacuum-based technologies, including microwave amplifiers and plasma displays.
- The efficiency of thermionic current devices is affected by factors such as cathode temperature and electrode spacing.
- Thermionic emission and the resulting thermionic current are fundamental to the operation of thermionic energy converters.
- Recent research aims to optimize thermionic current emission and explore new applications for thermionic devices.
FAQs About the word thermionic current
an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission
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The thermionic current in the vacuum tube results from the emission of electrons by a heated cathode.
Thermionic currents in transistors rely on the temperature-dependent flow of electrons over a potential barrier.
The study of thermionic currents has led to significant advancements in electronics and power generation.
Thermionic current devices, such as electron tubes, were widely used in early electronic systems.
