Abstract:
Presented is a vacuum pressure ionization gauge of the thermionic type which operates in the medium to high pressure range of the vacuum spectrum. It utilizes the principal of gas ionization by means of bombarding gas molecules by electrons emitted by a heated filament. The positive ions produced are collected to provide a positive ion current which provides a measure of the pressure.
Abstract:
Presented is a cathode structure which is planar in form and which may be scaled up or down to meet the needs of the particular user. The cathode is constructed so as to present a rugged flat package which may easily be mounted on an associated support structure.