fotokonduktorin
Fotokonduktorin is a German term that functions as the feminine form of Fotokonduktor. It can refer to a photoconductor, a material whose electrical conductivity increases when it is illuminated, or, less commonly, to a woman who works with or studies photoconductive materials. The underlying concept is photoconductivity, where light absorption generates charge carriers (electrons and holes) that enhance conductivity.
In photoconductors, conductivity depends on light intensity and the material’s properties. When dark, many photoconductors are
Historically, photoconductors played a central role in xerography and electrophotography. Early photoreceptors used selenium, with later
Notes: In German-language usage, Fotokonduktorin can denote either a female scientist or engineer working with photoconductive