Title :
The physics of generalized Fowler-Nordheim-type equations
Author :
Forbes, Richard G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Surrey, Guildford
Abstract :
The aim here is to generalise the standard FN-type equation, so that the physical equation where the local emission current density (ECD) J is related to the barrier field F becomes clearer for metals. This is a preliminary need before the above equation can be fully linked with cold field electron emission (CFE) theory for non-metals. Each generalisation step needs stating in detail; this paper deals with the first few.
Keywords :
current density; electron field emission; CFE theory; ECD; FN-type equation; barrier field; cold field electron emission theory; emission current density; generalized Fowler-Nordheim-type equations; Current density; Electron emission; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Physics; Potential energy; Schrodinger equation; Shape; Surface treatment; Tunneling;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, 2007. IVNC. IEEE 20th International
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1133-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1134-4
DOI :
10.1109/IVNC.2007.4480924
