Abstract

Field induced electron emission from triglycinesulfate (TGS) has been investigated using parallel imaging electron emission microscopy (EEM). The emission phenomenon has been induced by applying an ac electrical field up to 2 kV/mm to a single crystal of approximately 0.1 mm thickness. Emission patterns have been observed as a function of the applied field amplitude and of the crystal temperature. At voltages below the coercive field, no emission is visible. When approaching the Curie temperature, emission gradually disappears. This indicates an electron emission mechanism relying on the existence of a switchable ferroelectric phase. The information content of the images is discussed, an interpretation is given on the basis of existing theories.

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