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Improved emission of ferroelectric electron emitter by surface treatments in gas atmosphere

  • Tomohiko Sugiyama
  • , Iwao Ohwada
  • , Tsutomu Nanataki
  • , Osamu Eryu
  • , Masaya Ichimura
  • , Manabu Gomi

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Abstract

The effects of surface treatments in H2, N2, and O2 on electron emission have been investigated for a ferroelectric electron emitter with a unique porous electrode. The electron emission was markedly enhanced after surface treatment in H2 at 90 kPa. The electron emission density was about 500 nC/cm2, 1.6 times higher than that of a nontreated emitter. On the other hand, electron emission after surface treatment in O2 at 90 kPa was decreased to about two-third of that of the nontreated emitter. These results indicate that electron emission can be significantly influenced by modification of the ferroelectric surface state.

Original languageEnglish
Article number114109
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume107
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-06-2010
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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