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Simulation of Structure and Parameters of Field Emission Cathodes

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Field Emission Electronics

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In this chapter, simulation of a surface potential barrier is presented and method of determining the barrier permeability based on experimental data is proposed. It also presents simulation of current–voltage characteristics, surface structure and distribution of the work function over the surface of metal field-emission cathode for a model configuration of its vertices. Theoretical studies of the physical processes affecting the field-emission current density limits are discussed towards the end of the chapter.

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Egorov, N., Sheshin, E. (2017). Simulation of Structure and Parameters of Field Emission Cathodes. In: Field Emission Electronics. Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics, vol 60. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56561-3_4

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