polaronlike
The term polaronlike refers to excitations in a material that exhibit behavior analogous to that of a polaron, but may not strictly meet the definition of a true polaron. A polaron itself is a quasiparticle formed when an electron or hole interacts strongly with the surrounding lattice of atoms or molecules in a crystal. This interaction leads to a cloud of lattice distortions or polarization that moves along with the charge carrier, effectively increasing its inertial mass and modifying its transport properties.
Polaronlike excitations occur in systems where such strong electron-lattice coupling is present, but the exact nature
The study of polaronlike behavior is crucial for understanding charge transport in a wide range of materials,