Reliability tests of gated silicon field emitters for use in space

Neutralizes are required to prevent spacecraft charging from satellite ion propulsion. This paper discusses the development of a gated silicon tip field emitter (FE) neutralizer, specified to deliver 6 mA, with each tip emitting a mean current of 7 nA. It is important to investigate factors affectin...

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Main Authors: Aplin, K, Collingwood, C, Kent, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004