Title :
The use of ferroelectrics for acceleration of charged particles
Author :
Gundel, H. ; Riege, H. ; Wilson, E.J.N. ; Handerek, J. ; Zioutas, K.
Author_Institution :
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
fDate :
8/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Several mechanisms are described which lead to fast polarization changes in ferroelectric materials. The resulting surface charges may ultimately generate electric field spikes on the order of 1 GV/m. The fast response of ferroelectric materials to phase transitions under the influence of external electrical and/or mechanical stress allows the design of structures which emit and accelerate charged-particle beams
Keywords :
dielectric polarisation; electron field emission; ferroelectric materials; ferroelectric transitions; linear accelerators; accelerator technology; charged particles; charged-particle beams; electric field spikes; electrical stress; fast polarization changes; ferroelectric materials; ferroelectrics; mechanical stress; phase transitions; Acceleration; Crystals; Dielectrics; Electron emission; Electron guns; Ferroelectric materials; Iron; Particle beams; Polarization; Stress;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
