Abstract
The emission properties of tips, thin wires and edges of sharp blades in field ionization are compared. The field strengths at ideally smooth emitters are calculated. The emitting surface of a smooth blade is about two orders of magnitude smaller than that of a smooth wire at the same field strength under normal working conditions. It is shown that small field enhancing protrusions do not alter this ratio. It was found that the disadvantage of fragility of thin wires can be overcome in four different ways.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
