TUNNEL CATHODES FOR MICROWAVE TUBES.
Abstract
This program consisted of a theoretical and experimental study of the electron emission into vacuum from metal-insulator-metal (M-I-M) sandwiches. Analyses are presented for the con duction mechanisms through thin insulating films, for the generation of hot electrons in M-I-M structures, for the transport of hot electrons through thin metal films, and for the emission into vacuum of hot electrons in metal. Details are presented of the work on various combinations of metals and insulators in experimental M-I-M cathodes. Recommendations for future work are made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0415364
Entities
People
- B. V. Dore
- D. V. Geppert
Organizations
- SRI International