The operation of LaB6 cathode in the virtual source mode

This thesis describes the design of a novel electron cathode as utilised in electron microscopes and electron beam lithography columns. The Lanthanum Hexaboride (LaB6) cathode is a high brightness thermionic electron cathode with lower operating temperature and increased lifetime compared to those o...

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Main Author: Bakush, Sherif Mohamed
Published: University of York 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.583243