Abstract:
An electron source includes a planar emission region for generating an electron emission, and a focusing structure for focusing the electron emission into an electron beam.
Abstract:
An electron-beam controller (EBC) capable of controlling the power in an electron-beam is disclosed. The EBC can be implemented with an emitter, an extractor, a current mirror, and an input current having a magnitude responsive to the desired electron beam current. An EBC suited for low-efficiency emitters is also disclosed. A method for controlling the power intensity of an electron-beam over time is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (1) providing an emitter at a first voltage, (2) providing a target at a second voltage, (3) introducing an extractor at a controllable third voltage, (4) estimating the actual electron beam energy by sensing the emitter current; and (5) adjusting the third voltage in response to the sensed emitter current.
Abstract:
Cathode ray tube comprising an electron gun which is constructed in such a way that the gas pressure near the electron-emissive layer (30) of the cathode is lower than in the other parts of the tube. This can be achieved by reducing the aperture between the G1 (33) and G2 (36), by providing the G2 (36) with a skirt (43). The wall of the skirt, the G1 and the G2 may also be at least partly coated with a getter (41).
Abstract:
Device for generating X-rays, comprising: -a field emission cathode (10) configured to emit electrons when an electrical field is applied to the cathode (10); and -an anode (20), the anode being configured to generate X-rays as a result of receiving electrons from the field emission cathode (10);
wherein the cathode (10) comprises an electron emission surface (S) extending opposite the anode (20), the cathode (10) being configured to emit electrons substantially from the electron emission surface (S) during use.
Abstract:
Device for generating X-rays, comprising: -a field emission cathode (10) configured to emit electrons when an electrical field is applied to the cathode (10); and -an anode (20), the anode being configured to generate X-rays as a result of receiving electrons from the field emission cathode (10); wherein the cathode (10) comprises an electron emission surface (S) extending opposite the anode (20), the cathode (10) being configured to emit electrons substantially from the electron emission surface (S) during use.
Abstract:
A photocathode structure, which can include an alkali halide, has a protective film on an exterior surface of the photocathode structure. The protective film includes ruthenium. This protective film can be, for example, ruthenium or an alloy of ruthenium and platinum. The protective film can have a thickness from 1 nm to 20 nm. The photocathode structure can be used in an electron beam tool like a scanning electron microscope.
Abstract:
An electron source includes a planar emission region for generating an electron emission, and a focusing structure for focusing the electron emission into an electron beam.