Abstract:
The present invention provides an emitter, which comprises carbon nanotubes and is excellent in the efficiency of electron emission, and an X-ray tube comprising the same.
Abstract:
A photoelectron emitting member having a multiplex structure comprises a matrix and a protective film. The matrix being selected from the group consisting of elements, inorganic compounds, alloys, mixtures thereof and composites thereof which emit photoelectrons upon exposure to uv rays and other forms of radiation, the protective film comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of metals, metallic compounds, plastics, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, derivatives thereof or a mixture thereof which is film-forming and not thicker than 0.2 .mu.m. The member can be used in a consistent way over a prolonged period as well as being capable of effective emission of photoelectrons. Fine particles electrically charged with photoelectrons which are emitted upon applying uv rays and/or other forms of radiation to the photoelectron emitting member, can be used in various applications such as (a) separation and classification of fine particles, as well as modifying their surfaces and controlling an electrically charged amount thereof; (b) the measurement of the concentration and size of fine particles in gases such as air and waste gases by using electrically charged fine particles; and (c) trapping and removal of charged fine particles to produce clean gases.
Abstract:
The number of electrons emitted from a metal surface that is being bombarded by x-rays is increased by utilizing a secondary electron emission process within an insulator, potassium chloride (KCl), that is deposited on a metal, gold (Au) layer. The problem of obtaining a maximum electron yield from these layers is one of optimizing the secondary electron emission in the KCl for a given x-ray energy. This optimization is a function of the thickness of the KCl, its density, temperature, and an internal electric field.
Abstract:
A SHADOW MASK PARTICULARLY FOR USE WITH ULTRAVIOLET SENSITIVE PHOTOCATHODES IS PROVIDED OF A MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT TRANSMIT ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION AND WHICH, FURTHERMORE, DOES NOT ABSORB OTHER WAVELENTH RADIATION, SUCH AS VISIBLE. THIS PERMITS THE PHOTOCATHODE TO BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE MASK BECAUSE WHEN EXPOSED BY A HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT SOURCE APPRECIABLE HEATING IN THE MASK MATERIAL THAT WOULD DAMAGE THE PHOTOCATHODE DOES NOT OCCUR. THE MASK MAY BE, FOR EXAMPLE, AN ULTRAVIOLET ABSORBER, SUCH AS TITANIUM IONS IN A TITANIUM OXIDE.
Abstract:
An electron emitter structure includes an electron emission layer which is arranged to have a first side and a second side, and an electron accelerating structure which is arranged on the first side of the electron emission layer. The electron emission layer has a mixture of metals so as to be atmospherically stable. The electron accelerating structure has at least one electrode which is electrically insulated from the electron accelerating structure so as to form an acceleration path which allows electrons which are released from the electron emission layer to be selectively accelerated upon generation of an adjustable electric field. The acceleration path has a length l of from 10 nm to 1 μm.
Abstract:
A micro secondary electron multiplier or an array thereof employs discrete dynodes which are microstructured and applied to an insulating substrate plate. The substrate plate is provided with electrical conductor paths for the connection of the dynodes. The dynodes can be made using a technique such as X-ray depth lithography-galvanoplasty (the LIGA technique). The micro secondary electron multiplier or an array of such multipliers is extremely small and sensitive, and has a high time resolution. Furthermore there is considerable flexibility in positioning the multipliers of an array.
Abstract:
Electron multiplier element for secondary emission, consisting of a first metal plate (11) which has at least one multiplier hole (12) having one input aperture (13) and one output aperture (14), and a second metal plate (16) in parallel with the first plate (11) which has at least one auxiliary hole (17) disposed opposite the output aperture (14) of the multiplier hole (12). The second plate (16) being brought to an electric potential (V1) which is higher than the electric potential (V0) of the first plate. The apertures (13, 14) are such that the projection (18) of the output aperture (14) of the multiplier hole (12) in a plane which is parallel to the first metal plate (11) is at least partially located outside the corresponding projection (19) of the input aperture (13).
Abstract:
The photosensitivity of a photomultiplier dynode to white light or infrared radiation is greatly reduced by coating the dynode with a layer of an alkali halide material having good secondary electron emission characteristics. A method of applying the coating to the dynode is also described.
Abstract:
An ultraviolet sensitive gaseous discharge detector has essentially uniform angular sensitivity in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the detector tube and in the plane of the detector tube axis. The cathode of the detector is in the form of a thin sputtered layer of metal adhering to the inner wall of the envelope of the detector.