Contact potential
Contact potential is an important concept in surface technology, which is particularly relevant in the characterization of interfaces between different materials. This discipline deals with the refinement and modification of surfaces in order to achieve certain desired properties.
In surface technology, the contact potential arises at the contact points of different materials, for example when contacting metals or semiconductors. The difference in potential between the materials results from differences in the work function of the substances involved. This difference influences electronic processes at the interface and can therefore affect the performance of components and coatings.
In order to consider the contact potential in surface technology, precise characterization and control of this potential is of crucial importance. Engineers and researchers use various methods to analyze and optimize the electronic properties of interfaces. This enables the development of advanced coatings, semiconductor devices and other surface applications with customized electronic properties.
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