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cathodoluminescence

cathodoluminescence

1 9.9
Light given off when an electron beam hits a material to show features in minerals
  • noun
  • /ˌkæθoʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
  • Specialized
: cathodoluminiscencia
  • The study of cathodoluminescence reveals important information about the geological history of a sample.

Examples

  • Scientists often use cathodoluminescence to explore the properties of minerals under an electron beam.

  • Cathodoluminescence System

    Academic text (2003)

  • APPLICATIONS: Surface physics, vacuum physics, charge neutralization, cathodoluminescence, space physics, semiconductor processing, RHEED, ESD. Custom designs.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Applications: Surface physics, vacuum physics, charge neutralization, cathodoluminescence, phosphor testing, semiconductor processing, RHEED, ESD.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Gatan has developed the MonoCL SP, a high-performance cathodoluminescence (CL) system that provides a parallel spectroscopy function with its attendant high speed.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Using cathodoluminescence, researchers were able to identify distinct mineral phases in the rock sample.

Surface Forms

cathodoluminescence singular
cathodoluminescences plural

Morphology

cathodoluminescence = cathode + luminescence (semi-transparent) = cathode + luminescence

The meaning is directly compositional from 'cathode' + 'luminescence', but the term uses a technical combining form ('cathodo-') and overall is domain-specific, which may limit inferability for general learners.

Etymology

Cathodoluminescence joins cathode ('part where electrons come from') and luminescence ('light given off'). So it means the 'light produced when electrons hit a material', and scientists use it to study minerals.