Electron emitter and method of fabricating same
US10784071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/06341
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electron emitters and methods of fabricating the electron emitters are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, an electron emitter includes a tip with a planar region having a diameter in a range of approximately (0.05-10) micrometers. The electron emitter tip is configured to release field emission electrons. The electron emitter further includes a work-function-lowering material coated on the tip.
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