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Electron multiplier concentrator for integrated field-emission electronics

E. A. Il'ichev, A. E. Kuleshov, É. A. Poltoratskiĭ, G. S. Rychkov

State Research Institute of Physical Problems

Abstract: We describe the design and technology of manufacturing an electron multiplier concentrator (EMC) that plays the role of a field-emission cathode capable of ensuring a significantly greater current density as compared to that provided by the existing electron emitters. Owing to the special design and use of a diamond coating, the EMC concentrates electrons and multiplies their number. In preliminary experiments, the primary electron current density was increased by a factor of 25–30. The possibility of creating integrated circuits based on the proposed device is discussed.

Received: 13.07.2009

 English version: Technical Physics Letters, 2010, 36:1, 19–22

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