Abstract: A field emitter is disclosed comprising a graded electron affinity surface ayer. The graded electron affinity layer provides for increased transconductance, reduced energy distribution of emitted electrons, reduced noise and increased uniformity in its operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 1995
Date of Patent:
June 30, 1998
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventors:
Jonathan L. Shaw, Kevin Jensen, Henry F. Gray