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Photocathodes

US4099198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1976
Grant dateJul 4, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 14, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J9/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The input surface of a photocathode consisting of a membrane of p-type silicon is modified to improve it's sensitivity. The p-type concentration is locally increased and the surface is coated with silicon nitride.

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