Title :
Synthesis and characterization of low work function stable Li-based alloy coatings for field emission cathodes
Author :
Auciello, O. ; Krauss, A.R. ; Shah, P. ; Kordesch, M.E. ; Corrigan, T. ; Gruen, D.M. ; Barr, T.L. ; Chang, R.P.H.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Mater. Sci., Argonne Nat. Lab., IL, USA
Abstract :
We have demonstrated that Li-based alloy coatings can provide enhanced electron emission from field emission arrays. These coatings can be deposited at room temperature by physical vapor deposition techniques and result in stable electron emission even under poor vacuum conditions.
Keywords :
cathodes; electron field emission; lithium alloys; vacuum microelectronics; vapour deposited coatings; work function; electron emission; field emission array; field emission cathode; lithium alloy coating; physical vapor deposition; work function; Atomic layer deposition; Cathodes; Coatings; Contracts; Electron emission; Laboratories; Materials science and technology; Scanning electron microscopy; Surface morphology; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Microelectronics Conference, 1998. Eleventh International
Conference_Location :
Asheville, NC, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5096-0
DOI :
10.1109/IVMC.1998.728756
