A DROPLET EMISSION MECHANISM IN LIQUID-METAL ANODES

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MAIR, GLR
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[1] University of Athens, Department of Physics, Laboratory of Mechanics, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, 6759
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10.1088/0022-3727/23/9/016
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O59 [应用物理学];
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A droplet emission mechanism is proposed for the operation of liquid metal ion sources in the so-called ‘droplet mode'. The model is based on experimental observations of current oscillograms as a function of beam angle, as well as emission frequency spectra, and is supported by theoretical arguments. It is suggested that the main droplet emission mode is one where the jet-like apex of the cone-shaped liquid anode is driven unstable by oscillation of the cone. Since jet break-up times are much shorter than the cone oscillation period, the cone oscillation frequency determines the frequency of droplet emission. © 1990 IOP Publishing Ltd.
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