polaron
noun
po·lar·on
ˈpō-lə-ˌrän 
: a conducting electron in an ionic crystal together with the induced polarization of the surrounding lattice
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These then tug at the surrounding atoms, creating a ‘dent’ in the crystal lattice, producing a state known as an exciton-polaron.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Given that polarons can last for about 11 nanoseconds, the scientists think that acoustic exciton-polarons could cover more than 25 micrometers before scattering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2023
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Given that polarons can last for about 11 nanoseconds, the scientists think that acoustic exciton-polarons could cover more than 25 micrometers before scattering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2023
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“Polaron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polaron. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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