Title :
Diamond Technology for High Current Density Patterned Cathodes
Author :
Shaw, J.L. ; Yater, J.E. ; Butler, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab.
Abstract :
We consider the material quality requirements, potential performance, and fabrication processes needed to create a cold cathode from a freestanding diamond film, irradiated from the backside with an electron beam
Keywords :
cathodes; cold-cathode tubes; diamond; cold cathode; diamond technology; electron beam; fabrication processes; freestanding diamond film; high current density patterned cathodes; material quality requirements; negative electron affinity; Cathodes; Charge carrier processes; Current density; Electron beams; Electron emission; Electron sources; Hydrogen; Radiative recombination; Scattering; Spontaneous emission; cold cathode; diamond; electron beam; freestanding film; negative electron affinity;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2006 held Jointly with 2006 IEEE International Vacuum Electron Sources., IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0108-9
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2006.1666370
