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knock-on atom |
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knock-on atom [′näk‚ȯn ‚ad·əm] (solid-state physics) An atom which is knocked out of its equilibrium position in a crystal lattice by an energetic bombarding particle, and is displaced many atomic distances away into an interstitial position, leaving behind a vacant lattice site. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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