Malter effect
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malter-effect-192-430186
title:
Malter effect
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The Malter effect is named after Louis Malter, who first described the effect. Following exposure to ionizing radiation, secondary electron emission from the surface of a thin insulating layer results in the establishment of a positive charge on the surface. This positive charge produces a high electric field in the insulator, resulting in the emission of electrons through the surface. This tends to pull more electrons from further beneath the surface. Eventually the sample replenishes the lost
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Phenomenon describing positive charge caused by ionising radiation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malter_effect
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2023-03-23T02:17:04Z
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