Definition of "photoemission" [photoemission]

• Emission of photoelectrons, especially from metallic surfaces. (noun)

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• "This effect, known as photoemission, was explained by Albert Einstein more than hundred years ago."
• "This effect is known as photoemission and was explained by Einstein more than hundred years ago."
• "I also predicted the so-called large pseudogap in the cuprates that was eventually discovered by Prof. Shen in photoemission from samples in extreme underdoping."