• DocumentCode
    914943
  • Title

    3-5 compound photocathodes: A new family of photoemitters with greatly improved performance

  • Author

    Bell, Ronald L. ; Spicer, William E.

  • Author_Institution
    Varian Associates, Palo Alto, Calif.
  • Volume
    58
  • Issue
    11
  • fYear
    1970
  • Firstpage
    1788
  • Lastpage
    1802
  • Abstract
    Recently developed 3-5 compound semiconductor photocathodes show promise of substantial advantages over conventional photocathodes in increased yield and longer wavelength response. This paper reviews the physical principles of operation, preparation, and activation of these new types of photocathode. Also discussed are current fabrication techniques, problem areas, practical difficulties, and operating characteristics of experimental cathodes.
  • Keywords
    Cathodes; Fabrication; Gallium arsenide; Laboratories; Modems; Photoelectricity; Physics; Senior members; Space technology; Surface cleaning;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Proceedings of the IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9219
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/PROC.1970.8019
  • Filename
    1449949