Title :
P1–26: Influence of tip curvature on field electron emission characteristics
Author :
Fischer, Andreas ; Mousa, Marwan S. ; Al-Rabadi, Anas N. ; Forbes, Richard G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Mu´´tah Univ., Al-Karak, Jordan
Abstract :
This poster explores the influence of tip curvature on field electron emission characteristics. We look at predicted changes in: Fowler-Nordheim plots (which tend to become curved); the dependence of notional emission area on voltage; and the slope and intercept correction functions.
Keywords :
electron field emission; Fowler-Nordheim plots; field electron emission; intercept correction functions; tip curvature; Electric potential; Electron emission; Metals; Nonuniform electric fields; Shape; Surface treatment; Cold field electron emission; Fowler-Nordheim plots; notional emission area; slope and intercept correction functions; tip curvature effects;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2010 23rd International
Conference_Location :
Palo Alto, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7889-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7888-0
DOI :
10.1109/IVNC.2010.5563170
