excitonic

/ˌɛksɪˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving excitons (bound pairs of electrons and holes in a material).
    • Excitonic effects can improve the efficiency of light-emitting devices.
    • The excitonic properties of the material make it useful for new types of lasers.
    • Researchers observed excitonic behavior in the thin film at low temperatures.
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