Space Charge: Definition, Examples, and Effects
Aspace chargeis defined as a region of space where electric charges accumulate, either in free space or in a dielectric material. The electric charges can be either positive or negative, and they can be either mobile or immobile. The space charge can affect the electric field, the electric potential, and the current flow in the region.Examples of Space ChargeSpace charge can occur in various situations, such as: Semiconductor junctions: When a p-type semiconductor (which has excess holes) is bro