Feasibility Report on Infrared Image Formation by Secondary Electron Emission from Dielectrics in the 8-13 Micron Wavelength Region,
Abstract
The phenomenon of secondary electron emission is examined with regard to the production of thermal images utilizing radiation in the region from 8 to 13 microns--at an atmospheric window. From a study of the lattice vibrations of certain dielectrics, under infrared irradiation at residual ray frequencies, it is expected that a detectable thermal image can be found utilizing secondary electron emission. A design of an image tube is proposed using an emission-controlled surface employing the monoscope principle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 04, 1952
- Accession Number
- AD0499857
Entities
People
- E. J. Scott
- E. J. Sternglass
- L. R. Maxwell
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory