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Micropoint cathode electron source with a focusing electrode

US5581146A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J3/022
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electron source made notably in the form of a micropoint cathode electrode in which a microcathode is located in a cavity (CA) of a dielectric (3). A first gate electrode (VG1) surrounds the cavity (CA) and a second gate electrode (VG2) surrounds the first gate electrode (VG1). The different electrodes are carried to potentials such that the first gate electrode (VG1) acts as an extraction electrode and the second gate electrode acts as a focusing electrode.

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