Abstract:
A photocathode structure, which can include an alkali halide, has a protective film on an exterior surface of the photocathode structure. The protective film includes ruthenium. This protective film can be, for example, ruthenium or an alloy of ruthenium and platinum. The protective film can have a thickness from 1 nm to 20 nm. The photocathode structure can be used in an electron beam tool like a scanning electron microscope.
Abstract:
The present invention is for a method of preparing a surface of niobium. The preparation method includes polishing, cleaning, baking and irradiating the niobium surface whereby the resulting niobium surface has a high quantum efficiency.
Abstract:
The present invention is for a method of preparing a surface of niobium. The preparation method includes polishing, cleaning, baking and irradiating the niobium surface whereby the resulting niobium surface has a high quantum efficiency.
Abstract:
A photoelectron mask for photo cathode image projection includes a transparent substrate, and a pattern formed on a main surface of the transparent substrate. The pattern includes a non-transparent material. The mask also includes a photoelectron emission film formed so as to cover the main surface of the transparent substrate on which the pattern is formed. The photoelectron emission film includes a material selected from the group consisting of pure platinum, a platinum-rich material containing platinum as the major component, and a platinum compound.
Abstract:
A photoconductive member is provided with increased sensitivity to radiation incident thereupon and with increased photo-yield in response thereto by means of a multi-layered, sandwich-type construction based upon the provision of successive layers of sensitizing material over corresponding successive layers of conducting material. The photoconductive member comprises at least two composite layers formed one above the other on an insulating substrate, each composite layer comprising a first layer of material capable of conducting charge and a second layer of material comprising polar molecules disposed upon the charge-conducting material layer in such a manner that successive layers of polar molecules are adsorbed and retained in an oriented fashion on successive layers of the charge-conducting material. In combination, the alternating layers of charge-conducting material and polar molecules increase photo-yield in response to a given quantum of incident radiation and also increase the range of wavelength of incident radiation to which the photoconductive member is responsive. The sandwich-type construction permits photoconductor sensitivity to be increased as a function of the number of layers of conducting material and polar molecules used to form the photoconductive surface. The multi-layered construction also exhibits reduced sensitivity to the degrading effects of impurities, is adapted to convenient fabrication, and exhibits extended lifetime.
Abstract:
A masked photocathode is provided having on a radiation transmissive support a mask pattern of a material that absorbs or reflects sensitizing radiation, particularly in the ultraviolet. In one form, the mask is formed in a process that includes at least partial oxidation of a metal layer pattern. Alternatively, a mask pattern that blocks all radiation with high reflectivity may be formed by employing a metal with a subsequent insulating layer, such as of an oxide of the metal or a separately deposited insulator, for protection from the photocathode. In another form the photoemissive layer may be deposited directly on the transmissive support and have on its surface a pattern of organic material to provide the mask for electrons on the target side of the cathode as well as to prevent any radiation reflected from the target from impinging on areas from which photoemission is not desired.
Abstract:
A photoelectron emitting member and method of electrically charging fine particles with photoelectrons, wherein the member includes a matrix that is at least composed of a material capable of transmitting ultraviolet rays and a material that is provided on the surface of the matrix or in its neighborhood and which emits photoelectrons upon irradiation with ultraviolet rays or sunlight. The member emitting photoelectrons upon irradiation with ultraviolet rays or sunlight is disposed in an electric field from the side opposite to the irradiated side. The member permits efficient utilization of the energy of ultraviolet rays. When sunlight is applied to the member to have it emit photoelectrons, particles can be electrically charged with energy costs being reduced to substantially zero.