superlattice

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superlattice [¦sü·pər′lad·əs]

(electronics)

A structure consisting of alternating layers of two different semiconductor materials, each several nanometers thick.

(solid-state physics)

An ordered arrangement of atoms in a solid solution which forms a lattice superimposed on the normal solid solution lattice. Also known as artificial crystal; artificially layered structure; superstructure.

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