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Is a schottky diode the same as a shockley diode?

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Is a schottky diode the same as a shockley diode?

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No. A schottky diode is a fast switching diode with a low forward voltage drop. A shockley diode on the other hand, also known as a four layer diode, is a thyristor that switches once its breakover voltage is reached.

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