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What is thermionic emission?
What is thermionic emission?
Thermionic emission is the release of electrons from a heated metal or semiconductor surface.
How does thermionic emission relate to vacuum tubes?
How does thermionic emission relate to vacuum tubes?
Thermionic emission is the principle behind the functioning of vacuum tubes.
What conditions are necessary for thermionic emission to occur?
What conditions are necessary for thermionic emission to occur?
High temperature and low pressure are necessary for thermionic emission to occur.
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