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quantum well

quan·tum well (plural quan·tum wells)


noun 
Definition:
 
layer of semiconductor material: a thin layer of material with a high density of electrons whose potential energy is less than the surrounding layers and whose motion is restricted to one dimension, often used in laser and semiconducting applications

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