Reflections mode alkali photocathode and photomultiplier using t

Details Reflections mode alkali photocathode and photomultiplier using t Reflections mode alkali photocathode and photomultiplier using t

1996-04-10

1997-04-22

O'Shea, Sandra L.

Electric lamp and discharge devices

Photosensitive

Photomultiplier

313542, 313530, 250207, H01J 134, H01J 4308

Patent

active

056231822

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an improvement of a reflection mode alkali photocathode which relies on controlling a deposition weight of antimony. The reflection mode alkali photocathode according to this invention includes a thin layer of antimony directly deposited on a base substrate and activated by alkali metals. The thin film of antimony is deposited in a thickness of below 100 .mu.g/cm.sup.2. This reflection mode photocathode is suitably usable in photomultipliers. As the base substrate, nickel, aluminium and stainless, etc. are used. As the alkali metals, cesium, potassium, sodium and rubidium are usable.

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