Photovoltaic Effect
Production of a voltage difference across a p-n Junction resulting from the Absorption of photon energy. The voltage difference is caused by internal Drift of holes and electrons.
Related Terms
Abney effect,
Acoustophotorefractive Effect,
Elasto Optic Effect,
Electro Optic Effect,
Faraday Effect,
Kerr Effect,
Photovoltaic Effect,
Pockels Effect,
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