valleytronics

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What does valleytronics mean?

A proposed equivalent of electronics using valleys in the valence band or conduction band structure of some semiconductors or insulators that possess multiple valleys, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, bismuth, dichalcogenides, diamond or silicon.

Where does valleytronics come from?

From valley + -tronics.

How to pronounce valleytronics

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