A polaron is a quasi-particle that arises in the field of condensed matter physics. It describes the coupling between an electron (or hole) and the lattice of a solid material. When an electron moves through a material, it interacts with the surrounding lattice, leading to distortions in the lattice structure due to the electron's presence. This interaction can effectively modify the electron's properties and behavior, resulting in the formation of a polaron.
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