Method and apparatus for photoelectric generation of electricity

Details Method and apparatus for photoelectric generation of electricity Method and apparatus for photoelectric generation of electricity

1997-05-12

1999-10-26

Chapman, Mark

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

H01L 3100

Patent

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059732598

ABSTRACT:
A close spaced planar vacuum diode is constructed with a photoemissive first electrode and a low work function second electrode. As a result of photon flux on said photoemissive first electrode, electrons are emitted into the vacuum space and travel to said second electrode. This electron current may then flow through an external load, powering said external load.

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