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Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: gap energy
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Symbol: Eg
Definition: smallest energy difference between two neighbouring allowed bands separated by a forbidden band

NOTE 1 The two allowed bands are generally the conduction band and the valence band.

NOTE 2 The term “energy gap” is often used erroneously in place of “gap energy”.


Publication date:2011-04
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