Abstract:
A transmission type photocathode of the present invention comprises a light absorption layer 1 formed of diamond or a material containing diamond as a main component, a supporting frame 21 for reinforcing the mechanical strength of the light absorption layer 1, a first electrode 31 provided at the plane of incidence of the light absorption layer 1, and a second electrode 32 provided at the plane of emission of the light absorption layer 1. A voltage is applied between the plane of incidence and plane of emission of the light absorption layer 1 to form an electric field in the light absorption layer 1. When light to be detected is made incident and photoelectrons occur in the light absorption layer 1, the photoelectrons are accelerated to the plane of emission by the electric field formed in the light absorption layer 1, and emitted to the outside of the transmission type photocathode.
Abstract:
In the polycrystal diamond thin film in accordance with the present invention, the average particle size is at least 1.5 nullm and, in a Raman spectrum obtained by Raman spectroscopy, a peak intensity near a wave number of 1580 cmnull1 has a ratio of 0.2 or less with respect to a peak intensity near a wave number of 1335 cmnull1. The photocathode and electron tube in accordance with the present invention comprise the polycrystal diamond thin film as a light-absorbing layer.
Abstract:
A photocathode which is responsive to ultraviolet light to release photoelectrons includes a supportive window layer of sapphire and a single-crystal active layer of AlGaN. Interposed between the window layer and the active layer is an interface layer which insures a low population density of crystalline defects at the interface of the interface layer with the active layer and in the active layer itself. Consequently, the photocathode is an effective emitter of photoelectrons in the transmission mode.
Abstract:
A photocathode designs that leverage the grazing incidence geometry yield improvements through the introduction of recessed structures, such as cones, pyramids, pillars or cavities to the photocathode substrate surface. Improvements in yield of up to 20 times have been shown to occur in grazing incidence geometry disclosed herein due to a larger path length of the X-ray photons which better matches the secondary electron escape depth within the photocathode material. A photocathode includes a substrate having a first side and a second side, the first side configured to receive x-ray energy and the second side opposing the first side. A structured surface is associated with the second side of the substrate such that the structured surface includes a plurality of recesses from the second side of the substrate into the substrate.
Abstract:
A transmission type photocathode includes a light absorption layer 1 formed of diamond or a material containing diamond as a main component, a supporting frame 21 for reinforcing the mechanical strength of the light absorption layer 1, a first electrode 31 provided at the plane of incidence of the light absorption layer 1, and a second electrode 32 provided at the plane of emission of the light absorption layer 1. A voltage is applied between the plane of incidence and plane of emission of the light absorption layer 1 to form an electric field in the light absorption layer 1. When light to be detected is made incident and photoelectrons occur in the light absorption layer 1, the photoelectrons are accelerated to the plane of emission by the electric field formed in the light absorption layer 1, and emitted to the outside of the transmission type photocathode.
Abstract:
A photocathode includes a first layer of polycrystalline diamond or a material mainly composed of polycrystalline diamond. The first layer of polycrystalline diamond may be terminated with hydrogen, or oxygen, and a second layer of an alkali metal or compound of an alkali metal, may be provided on the first layer of polycrystalline diamond whose surface is terminated with hydrogen or oxygen. The photocathode can be use for both reflection and transmission electron tubes and can yield a quantum efficiency higher than that in a monocrystal diamond thin film.
Abstract:
A novel photocathode and image intensifier tube include an active layer comprised substantially of amorphic diamond-like carbon, diamond, or a combination of both. The photocathode has a face plate coupled to an active layer. The active layer is operable to emit electrons in response to photons striking the face plate.
Abstract:
In the polycrystal diamond thin film in accordance with the present invention, the average particle size is at least 1.5 µm and, in a Raman spectrum obtained by Raman spectroscopy, a peak intensity near a wave number of 1580 cm -1 has a ratio of 0.2 or less with respect to a peak intensity near a wave number of 1335 cm -1 . The photocathode 2 and electron tube 1 in accordance with the present invention comprise the polycrystal diamond thin film as a light-absorbing layer 22.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a photocathode which is applicable to both reflection and transmission types and can yield a quantum efficiency higher than that in a monocrystal diamond thin film, and an electron tube equipped with the same. The photocathode according to the present invention comprises, at least, a first layer made of polycrystalline diamond or a material mainly composed of polycrystalline diamond. In a modified example of the photocathode, the surface of the first layer is terminated with hydrogen or oxygen. Further, a second layer comprising an alkali metal or its compound may be provided on the polycrystalline diamond thin film whose surface is terminated with hydrogen or oxygen.