Photocathode and image intensifier tube having an active layer comprised substantially of amorphic diamond-like carbon, diamond, or a combination of both
US6116976A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2201/3423
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel photocathode and image intensifier tube include an active layer comprised substantially of amorphic diamond-like carbon, diamond, or a combination of both. The photocathode has a face plate coupled to an active layer. The active layer is operable to emit electrons in response to photons striking the face plate.
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