High current density nanofilament cathodes for microwave amplifiers

J. P. Schnell, E. Minoux, L. Gangloff, P. Vincent, P. Legagneux, D. Dieumegard, J. F. David, F. Peauger, L. Hudanski, K. B.K. Teo, R. Lacerda, D. G. Hasko, H. Ahmed, G. A.J. Amaratunga, W. I. Milne, L. Vila, L. Dauginet-De Pra, S. Demoustier-Champagne, E. Ferain, R. LegrasL. Piraux, O. Gröening, H. De Raedt, K. Michielsen

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Abstract

The fabrication of high current density nanofilament cathodes for microwave amplifiers was discussed. Metallic nanowires grown on silicon wafers and carbon nanotubes/nanofibers grown by catalytic plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) were the two types of nanofilament arrays analyzed as cathodes materials. It was observed that the arrays of 5.8 μm height and 50 nm diameter carbon nanotubes exhibited geometrical enhancement factor of 240+-7.5%. The results show that carbon nanotubes/nanofibers arrays are best suited for nanofilament cathodes.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationTechnical Digest of the 17th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, IVNC 2004
EditorsA.I. Akinwande, L.-Y. Chen, I. Kymissis, C.-Y. Hong
Pages278-279
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2004
EventTechnical Digest of the 17th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, IVNC 2004 - Cambridge, MA, United States
Duration: Jul 11 2004Jul 16 2004

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest of the 17th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, IVNC 2004

Other

OtherTechnical Digest of the 17th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, IVNC 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCambridge, MA
Period7/11/047/16/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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