Download or read book Quantum Tunneling And Field Electron Emission Theories written by Shi-dong Liang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum tunneling is an essential issue in quantum physics. Especially, the rapid development of nanotechnology in recent years promises a lot of applications in condensed matter physics, surface science and nanodevices, which are growing interests in fundamental issues, computational techniques and potential applications of quantum tunneling.The book involves two relevant topics. One is quantum tunneling theory in condensed matter physics, including the basic concepts and methods, especially for recent developments in mesoscopic physics and computational formulation. The second part is the field electron emission theory, which covers the basic field emission concepts, the Fowler-Nordheim theory, and recent developments of the field emission theory especially in some fundamental concepts and computational formulation, such as quantum confinement effects, Dirac fermion, Luttinger liquid, carbon nanotubes, coherent emission current, quantum tunneling time problem, spin polarized field electron emission and non-equilibrium Green's function method for field electron emission.This book presents in both academic and pedagogical styles, and is as possible as self-complete to make it suitable for researchers and graduate students in condensed matter physics and vacuum nanoelectronics.
Download or read book Introduction to the Physics of Electron Emission written by Kevin L. Jensen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, in-depth description of the physics behind electron emission physics and its usage in science and technology Electron emission is both a fundamental phenomenon and an enabling component that lies at the very heart of modern science and technology. Written by a recognized authority in the field, with expertise in both electron emission physics and electron beam physics, An Introduction to Electron Emission provides an in-depth look at the physics behind thermal, field, photo, and secondary electron emission mechanisms, how that physics affects the beams that result through space charge and emittance growth, and explores the physics behind their utilization in an array of applications. The book addresses mathematical and numerical methods underlying electron emission, describing where the equations originated, how they are related, and how they may be correctly used to model actual sources for devices using electron beams. Writing for the beam physics and solid state communities, the author explores applications of electron emission methodology to solid state, statistical, and quantum mechanical ideas and concepts related to simulations of electron beams to condensed matter, solid state and fabrication communities. Provides an extensive description of the physics behind four electron emission mechanisms—field, photo, and secondary, and how that physics relates to factors such as space charge and emittance that affect electron beams. Introduces readers to mathematical and numerical methods, their origins, and how they may be correctly used to model actual sources for devices using electron beams Demonstrates applications of electron methodology as well as quantum mechanical concepts related to simulations of electron beams to solid state design and manufacture Designed to function as both a graduate-level text and a reference for research professionals Introduction to the Physics of Electron Emission is a valuable learning tool for postgraduates studying quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, solid state physics, electron transport, and beam physics. It is also an indispensable resource for academic researchers and professionals who use electron sources, model electron emission, develop cathode technologies, or utilize electron beams.
Download or read book Fowler Nordheim Field Emission written by Sitangshu Bhattacharya and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph solely presents the Fowler-Nordheim field emission (FNFE) from semiconductors and their nanostructures. The materials considered are quantum confined non-linear optical, III-V, II-VI, Ge, Te, carbon nanotubes, PtSb2, stressed materials, Bismuth, GaP, Gallium Antimonide, II-V, Bi2Te3, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI and HgTe/CdTe superlattices with graded interfaces and effective mass superlattices under magnetic quantization and quantum wires of the aforementioned superlattices. The FNFE in opto-electronic materials and their quantum confined counterparts is studied in the presence of light waves and intense electric fields on the basis of newly formulated electron dispersion laws that control the studies of such quantum effect devices. The importance of band gap measurements in opto-electronic materials in the presence of external fields is discussed from this perspective. This monograph contains 200 open research problems which form the very core and are useful for Ph. D students and researchers. The book can also serve as a basis for a graduate course on field emission from solids.
Download or read book Nanodiamond written by Oliver A Williams and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exceptional mechanical, optical, surface and biocompatibility properties of nanodiamond have gained it much interest. Exhibiting the outstanding bulk properties of diamond at the nanoscale in the form of a film or small particle makes it an inexpensive alternative for many applications. Nanodiamond is the first comprehensive book on the subject. The book reviews the state of the art of nanodiamond films and particles covering the fundamentals of growth, purification and spectroscopy and some of its diverse applications such as MEMS, drug delivery and biomarkers and biosensing. Specific chapters include the theory of nanodiamond, diamond nucleation, low temperature growth, diamond nanowires, electrochemistry of nanodiamond, nanodiamond flexible implants, and cell labelling with nanodiamond particles. Edited by a leading expert in nanodiamonds, this is the perfect resource for those new to, and active in, nanodiamond research and those interested in its applications.
Download or read book Transition from Fowler Nordheim Field Emission to Space Charge Limited Current in Both Classical and Relativistic Regimes written by Yang Feng and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Validity of the Fowler Nordheim Model for Field Electron Emission written by A. G. J. van Oostrom and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Emission Electronics written by Nikolay Egorov and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is dedicated to field emission electronics, a promising field at the interface between “classic” vacuum electronics and nanotechnology. In addition to theoretical models, it includes detailed descriptions of experimental and research techniques and production technologies for different types of field emitters based on various construction principles. It particularly focuses on research into and production of field cathodes and electron guns using recently developed nanomaterials and carbon nanotubes. Further, it discusses the applications of field emission cathodes in new technologies such as light sources, flat screens, microwave and X-ray devices.
Download or read book Quantum Tunneling and Field Electron Emission Theories written by Shi-Dong Liang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum tunneling is an essential issue in quantum physics. Especially, the rapid development of nanotechnology in recent years promises a lot of applications in condensed matter physics, surface science and nanodevices, which are growing interests in fundamental issues, computational techniques and potential applications of quantum tunneling. The book involves two relevant topics. One is quantum tunneling theory in condensed matter physics, including the basic concepts and methods, especially for recent developments in mesoscopic physics and computational formulation. The second part is the field electron emission theory, which covers the basic field emission concepts, the Fowler Nordheim theory, and recent developments of the field emission theory especially in some fundamental concepts and computational formulation, such as quantum confinement effects, Dirac fermion, Luttinger liquid, carbon nanotubes, coherent emission current, quantum tunneling time problem, spin polarized field electron emission and non-equilibrium Green's function method for field electron emission. This book presents in both academic and pedagogical styles, and is as possible as self-complete to make it suitable for researchers and graduate students in condensed matter physics and vacuum nanoelectronics. Contents: Introduction"Quantum Tunneling Theory: "Quantum Physics and Quantum FormalismBasic Physics of Quantum Scattering and TunnelingWave Function Matching MethodWKB MethodLippmann-Schwinger FormalismNon-Equilibrium Green's Function MethodSpin TunnelingApplications"Field Electron Emission Theory: "IntroductionTheoretical Model and MethodologyFowler-Nordheim TheoryField Emission from SemiconductorsSurface Effects and ResonanceThermionic Emission TheoryTheory of Dynamical Field EmissionTheory of Spin Polarized Field EmissionTheory of Field Electron Emission from NanomaterialsComputer Simulations of Field EmissionThe Empirical Theory of Field EmissionFundamental Physics of Field Electron Emission Readership: Graduate students and researchers in vacuum nanoelectronics and physics. "
Download or read book Field Emission of Electrons written by Helen Hanson and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Carbon Nanotube and Related Field Emitters written by Yahachi Saito and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have novel properties that make them potentially useful in many applications in nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields of materials science. These characteristics include extraordinary strength, unique electrical properties, and the fact that they are efficient heat conductors. Field emission is the emission of electrons from the surface of a condensed phase into another phase due to the presence of high electric fields. CNT field emitters are expected to make a breakthrough in the development of field emission display technology and enable miniature X-ray sources that will find a wide variety of applications in electronic devices, industry, and medical and security examinations. This first monograph on the topic covers all aspects in a concise yet comprehensive manner - from the fundamentals to applications. Divided into four sections, the first part discusses the preparation and characterization of carbon nanotubes, while part two is devoted to the field emission properties of carbon nanotubes, including the electron emission mechanism, characteristics of CNT electron sources, and dynamic behavior of CNTs during operation. Part three highlights field emission from other nanomaterials, such as carbon nanowalls, diamond, and silicon and zinc oxide nanowires, before concluding with frontier R&D applications of CNT emitters, from vacuum electronic devices such as field emission displays, to electron sources in electron microscopes, X-ray sources, and microwave amplifiers. Edited by a pioneer in the field, each chapter is written by recognized experts in the respective fields.
Download or read book Physics of Carbon Nanotube Devices written by Francois Leonard and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Possibly the most impactful material in the nanotechnology arena, carbon nanotubes have spurred a tremendous amount of scientific research and development. Their superior mechanical and chemical robustness makes them easily manipulable and allows for the assembly of various types of devices, including electronic, electromechanical, opto-electronic and sensing devices.In the field of nanotube devices, however, concepts that describe the properties of conventional devices do not apply. Carbon nanotube devices behave much differently from those using traditional materials, and offer entirely new functionality. This book – designed for researchers, engineers and graduate students alike – bridges the experimental and theoretical aspects of carbon nanotube devices. It emphasizes and explains the underlying physics that govern their working principles, including applications in electronics, nanoelectromechanical systems, field emission, optoelectronics and sensing. Other topics include: electrical contacts, p-n junctions, transistors, ballistic transport, field emission, oscillators, rotational actuators, electron-phonon scattering, photoconductivity, and light emission. Many of the aspects discussed here differ significantly from those learned in books or traditional materials, and are essential for the future development of carbon nanotube technology.• Bridges experimental and theoretical aspects of carbon nanotube devices, focusing on the underlying physics that govern their working principles • Explains applications in electronics, nanoelectromechanical systems, field emission, optoelectronics and sensing. • Other topics include: electrical contacts, p-n junctions, transistors, ballistic transport, field emission, oscillators, rotational actuators, electron-phonon scattering, photoconductivity, and light emission. • Covers aspects that significantly differ from those learned in traditional materials, yet are essential for future advancement of carbon nanotube technology.* Bridges experimental and theoretical aspects of carbon nanotube devices, focusing on the underlying physics that govern their working principles * Explains applications in electronics, nanoelectromechanical systems, field emission, optoelectronics and sensing.* Other topics include: electrical contacts, p-n junctions, transistors, ballistic transport, field emission, oscillators, rotational actuators, electron-phonon scattering, photoconductivity, and light emission* Covers aspects that significantly differ from those learned in traditional materials, yet are essential for future advancement of carbon nanotube technology.
Download or read book Advancing Field Emission Technology for High Power Injectors Operating in Ghz and Beyond written by Mitchell E. Schneider and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the next generation of electron injectors pushes to achieve higher gradient fields than ever before (>300 MV/m), they are driven to operate at higher frequencies (C-band through W-band). This shrinks the fabrication dimensions of these cavities, making field emission cathodes (FECs) an electron source of choice. Photoemission and thermionic sources are increasingly less suited as the complex laser transport schemes and heating source powering these injectors cannot provide the necessary beam quality and may cause damage to the cathode or the injector itself. Carbon-based FECs have dominated the field emission sources R&D portfolio at DOD and DOE for the past 30 years across various high-power vacuum electronic device activities. Compared to traditional metal cathode technology, carbon-based technology cathodes are able to produce higher charge at low electric fields. Small intrinsic electron momentum and simple fabrication means these can become a leading technology, e.g., in the case of carbon nanotubes, nanoscale emitters make them attractive for producing high brightness beams. Specifically, diamond-based cathodes can handle extreme temperature and mechanical stresses that can occur under high gradient conditions.Most promising is a unique form of diamond, ultra-nano-crystalline diamond (UNCD) due to its material and electrical properties, which include being the most conductive form of diamond due to having the largest amount of grain boundaries. This cathode material allows us to explore new frontiers of cathode physics research, revealing a new field emission mechanism that diverges from classical Fowler Nordheim, termed space charge dominated Fowler Nordheim. This form of Fowler Nordheim is space charge dominated but can surpass the 1D Child Langmuir limit and approaches the 2D limit. This is not space charge limited Fowler Nordheim. This ability to decouple the extracted current from the space charge effects allows for the production of extremely bright beams. This can be achieved by expanding the current cathode testing facilities beyond L band into C band so as to access these high fields and explore the temporal dynamics of a field emission source. This will yield the new physics knowledge needed to construct the world's first custom-built injector specifically designed for field emission sources.Furthermore, exploring other forms of diamond cathode such as Diamond Field Emitter Arrays (DFEA) yields insight into the applications of transversely shaped beams for advanced accelerator applications such as emittance exchange beam lines. DFEA's allow for the exploration of additional materials effects on the cathode performance such as the ballast resistance. This ultimately allows the derivation of a comprehensive concept map for the field emission dynamic regimes needed for the design of RF injectors. Previously, the theoretical assumption was that everything operated under classical Fowler Nordheim without any additional contributions from other materials properties or beam effects.
Download or read book Field Thermionic and Secondary Electron Emission Spectroscopy written by A. Modinos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Emission and Field Ionization written by Robert Gomer and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Market: Students and researchers in vacuum and surface science, microscopy, and semiconductor physics. This definitive work was based on four lectures presented at Harvard University in 1958. When it was written, field emission was one of the few techniques available for surface studies and the attainment of ultra-high vacuum was a little-known art. Though more sophisticated treatments have since been developed, Gomer's pioneering work remains valid to this day.
Download or read book Principles of Electron Optics written by Peter W. Hawkes and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three volumes in the PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRON OPTICS Series constitute the first comprehensive treatment of electron optics in over forty years. While Volumes 1 and 2 are devoted to geometrical optics, Volume 3 is concerned with wave optics and effects due to wave length. Subjects covered include:Derivation of the laws of electron propagation from SchrUdinger's equationImage formation and the notion of resolutionThe interaction between specimens and electronsImage processingElectron holography and interferenceCoherence, brightness, and the spectral functionTogether, these works comprise a unique and informative treatment of the subject. Volume 3, like its predecessors, will provide readers with both a textbook and an invaluable reference source.
Download or read book Exploring Scanning Probe Microscopy with MATHEMATICA written by Dror Sarid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new and completely updated edition features not only an accompanying CD-ROM, but also a new applications section, reflecting the many breakthroughs in the field over the last few years. It provides a complete set of computational models that describe the physical phenomena associated with scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and related technologies. The result is both a solid professional reference and an advanced-level text, beginning with the basics and moving on to the latest techniques, experiments, and theory. In the section devoted to atomic force microscopy, the author describes the mechanical properties of cantilevers, atomic force microscope tip-sample interactions, and cantilever vibration characteristics. This is followed by an in-depth treatment of theoretical and practical aspects of tunneling phenomena, including metal-insulator-metal tunneling and Fowler-Nordheim field emission. The final section features applications, dealing with, among others, Kelvin and Raman probe microscopy. The self-contained presentation spares researchers valuable time spent hunting through the technical literature for the theoretical results required to understand the models presented. The Mathematica code for all the examples is included in the CD-ROM, affording the freedom to change the values and parameters of specific problems as desired, or even modify the programs themselves to suit various modeling needs.
Download or read book The Use of a New Potential Barrier Model in the Fowler nordheim Theory of Field Emission written by P. H. Cutler and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is well known that for fields or = 10 to the 7th power V/cm the observed field emitted current density is in agreement with the Fowler-Nordheim theory using the classical image-force barrier for the model of the surface potential. However, for fields or = 5 x 10 to the 7th power V/cm, the measured current densities deviate from the linear log j versus 1/F curve, becoming progressively less than predicted values as the field increases. It was suggested that the departures from theory were due to space-charge distortions of the cathode field by high current densities. There are, however, other effects that occur at high fields which may also produce significant departures from the Fowler-Nordheim Law. One such possibility is the inaccuracy of the classical image-force barrier at small distances (several angstroms) from the surface. We have examined the effect of a modified surface potential barrier on the emitted current and energy distributions in the field emission region. The new potential represents quantum modifications to the classical imageforce and is based on quantum-mechanical calculations of the electronic potential in the surface region of a metal. The result for the current density is obtained in analytic form. Deviations from the linear FowlerNordheim plot begin about 5 x 10 to the 7th power V/cm and decrease progressively to a value about 4% lower at the highest fields. Energy distributions of the field emitted electrons have been calculated for the normal and total energy cases. These are given for the zero temperature limit and the T-F region. (Author).
