THERMIONIC SOURCES FOR HIGH-BRIGHTNESS ELECTRON-BEAMS

被引:65
作者
THOMAS, RE [1 ]
GIBSON, JW [1 ]
HAAS, GA [1 ]
ABRAMS, RH [1 ]
机构
[1] USN,RES LAB,BK SYST,WASHINGTON,DC 20375
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10.1109/16.47802
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
This paper surveys the capabilities and limitations of modern thermionic electron sources for producing high emission density (> 10 A/cm2) high-brightness beams. The emphasis is on dispenser cathodes. The fabrication techniques and operating mechanisms that determine the operating limitations of existing commercial cathodes are discussed. In addition, the potential for future cathode improvements that have been demonstrated in various prototype structures are described. © 1990 IEEE
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页码:850 / 861
页数:12
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