Transporter

The transporter was a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously transporting an object from one location to another, by using matter-energy conversion to transform matter into energy, then beaming it to or from a chamber where it is reconverted back into its original pattern.

Someone who was transported by a transporter beam was known as a transportee.

Functionality

 * Distance requirements...
 * Shields (link to shields) create a risk for successful transportation as they can cause distortions in the beam. When shielding is present the transporter device
 * A transport inhibitor is a device specifically designed to distort transporter beam signals.
 * A transport enhancer (relay) can be used to enhance the signal strength and clarity to provide a more precise signal, locking onto multiple targets, or enable use over longer distances. (https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Pattern_enhancer)
 * Size of object
 * Transport inhibitors are our way of protecting areas like the bridge/engineering

Citation
https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Transporter