Polaron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009085",
  "term": "Polaron",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A quasiparticle formed when an electron or hole in a crystal lattice becomes coupled with the surrounding lattice distortions. This coupling arises from the interaction between the charge carrier and the vibrational modes of the lattice. Polarons are observed in materials such as conducting polymers and ionic crystals.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "lattice distortion",
    "photoexcitation",
    "polarization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 403 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polaron/"
}