photoelectron

[ foh-toh-i-lek-tron ]

noun

, Physics.

1. an electron emitted from a system by the photoelectric effect.

photoelectron

/ ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɒn /

noun

1. an electron ejected from an atom, molecule, or solid by an incident photon

photoelectron

/ fō′tō-ĭ-lĕk′trŏn′ /

1. An electron released or ejected from a photoelectric substance, having absorbed energy from incoming light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of photoelectron¹

First recorded in 1910–15; photo- + electron

Example Sentences

The researchers further validated the catalyst's efficacy by confirming its promotion of the urea oxidation reaction through photoelectron/X-ray absorption spectroscopy using a radiation photo accelerator.

From Science Daily

Moreover, they also employed scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to characterize the sheets before and after H2 release, yielding further insights into the underlying mechanisms of the process.

From Science Daily

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies at NSLS-II revealed the impact of the magnesium coating on limiting the formation of tantalum oxide.

From Science Daily

Meanwhile, the transport gap was computed through ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and low-energy inverse photoelectron spectroscopy, a technique pioneered by the research group.

From Science Daily

In situ ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies of lithium–oxygen redox reactions.

From Nature