What Does TE Stand For?
TE stands for Thermionic Emission
TE, or Thermionic Emission, refers to the process by which charged particles, typically electrons, are emitted from a heated material, often a metal. As the temperature of the material increases, thermal energy allows electrons to overcome the work function, resulting in their escape into a vacuum or gas. This phenomenon is fundamental to the operation of various electronic devices, including vacuum tubes and certain types of electron sources, and plays a significant role in fields such as material science and microelectronics.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym