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← ScienceWhich phenomenon limits electron escape current when applying strong external field?
A)Quantum tunneling through potential barrier✓
B)Thermionic emission dominates transport
C)Boltzmann distribution becomes non-equilibrium
D)Space charge suppresses field strength
💡 Explanation
Reducing external field narrows the wave function and permits quantum tunneling through the potential barrier; electron escape is limited because the barrier width determines the tunneling probability; therefore, tunneling limits escape, rather than a supply issue from high temperature or charge effects.
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