Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of field emission lighting, and specifically to a method for forming a field emission cathode. The method comprises arranging a growth substrate in a growth solution comprising a Zn-based growth agent, the growth solution having a pre-defined pH-value at room temperature; increasing the pH value of the growth solution to reach a nucleation phase; upon increasing the pH of the solution nucleation starts. The growth phase is then entered by decreasing the pH. The length of the nanorods is determined by the growth time. The process is terminated by increasing the pH to form sharp tips. The invention also relates to a structure for such a field emission cathode and to a lighting arrangement comprising the field emission cathode.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a field emission light source and specifically to a miniaturized field emission light source that is possible to manufacture in large volumes at low cost using the concept of wafer level manufacturing, i.e. a similar approach as used by IC's and MEMS. The invention also relates to a lighting arrangement comprising at least one field emission light source. The field emission light source comprises: a field emission cathode (106) comprising a plurality of nanostructures (104) formed on a substrate; an electrically conductive anode structure (108) comprising a first wavelength converting material (118) arranged to cover at least a portion of the anode structure, wherein the first wavelength converting material is configured to receive electrons emitted from the field emission cathode and to emit light of a first wavelength range, and means for forming an hermetically sealed and subsequently evacuated cavity (106) between the substrate of the field emission cathode and the anode structure, including a spacer structure (302, 110) arranged to encircle the plurality of nano structures, wherein the substrate for receiving the plurality of nanostructures is a wafer (102′).
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to an x-ray source and specifically to an x-ray source suitable for large area x-ray generation. The invention also relates to a system comprising such an x-ray source.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a field emission lighting arrangement, comprising an anode and a cathode, where the shape of the cathode is selected based on the shape of a evacuated envelope in which the anode and cathode is provided. The inventive shape of cathode allows for an improved uniformity of an electric field provided between the anode and cathode during operation of the field emission lighting arrangement. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for selecting a shape of such a cathode.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a power supply for a field emission light source. The novel power supply allows for a reduction in size as well as allowing for improvements relating to power factor and efficiency. The size reduction further allows the power supply to efficiently be integrated together with the field emission light source forming a lighting device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a plurality of nanostructures comprising the steps of providing a plurality of protruding base structures (104) arranged on a surface of a first substrate (102), providing a seed layer mixture, comprising a solvent/dispersant and a seed material, in contact with the protruding base structures, providing a second substrate arranged in parallel with the first substrate adjacent to the protruding base structures, thereby enclosing a majority of the seed layer mixture between the first and second substrates, evaporating the solvent, thereby forming a seed layer (110) comprising the seed material on the protruding base structures, removing the second substrate, providing a growth mixture, comprising a growth agent, in contact with the seed layer, and controlling the temperature of the growth mixture so that nanostructures (114) are formed on the seed layer via chemical reaction in presence of the growth agent.
Abstract:
The present disclosure generally relates to field emission cathode structure for a field emission arrangement, specifically adapted for enhance reliability and prolong the lifetime of the field emission arrangement by arranging a getter element underneath a gas permeable portion of the field emission cathode structure. The present disclosure also relates to a field emission lighting arrangement comprising such a field emission cathode structure and to a field emission lighting system.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a method for operating a plurality of field emission light sources, specifically for performing a testing procedure in relation to a plurality of field emission light sources manufactured in a chip based fashion. The invention also relates to a corresponding testing system.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a field emission light source and specifically to a field emission light source adapted to emit ultraviolet (UV) light. The light source has a UV emission member provided with an electron-excitable UV emitting material. The material is at least one of LuPO3:Pr3+, Lu2Si2O2:Pr3+, LaPO4:Pr3+, YBO3:Pr3+ and YPO4:Bi3+.