Abstract

It has been experimentally demonstrated that micrometersized particles of graphite deposited on the surface of copper and niobium electrodes can promote the field emission of electrons in the range of 5-20 MV ·m-1. From measurements of the current-voltage characteristic, electron spectrum, and emission image of such sites, it has been concluded that electrons arc emitted by a mechanism similar to that operating at the naturally occurring sites responsible for prebreakdown electron emission. A hot-electron-based metal-insulator-metal (MIM) model is considered.

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 call

Disclaimer: 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.