TUNNEL CATHODES FOR MICROWAVE TUBES

Abstract

Experiments with anodized niobium are described. The results obtained with different metal counter-electrodes are discussed. The barrier shape is computed and evaluated. Vacuum emission experiments with anodized niobium are described. The usefulness of cadmium sulfide for the insulator film is discussed. Experiments with painted and sprayed films are described. Vacuum emission tests with gold--cadmium sulfide--gold cathodes are discussed. The theoretical analysis of hot electrons in metals is briefly discussed. Plans for future work are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0285194

Entities

People

  • D.v. Geppert

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Compounds
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrodes
  • Electronics
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Microwave Tubes
  • Microwaves
  • Photoelectrochemical Cells
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Electronics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics