Low Aberration field emission electron gun

Radiant energy – With charged particle beam deflection or focussing – With target means

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250396R, 2504922, H01J 37073

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ABSTRACT:
A field emission source is used in conjunction with a three element asymmetric lens system to provide an electron gun having greater magnitude beam currents focused on a smaller spot size than has been previously possible for intermediate energy beams. The three element asymmetric lens system has a lower spherical aberration than prior art electrostatic guns and a very low chromatic aberration coefficient, enabling precise focusing of beams with large currents and energy spreads. The electron gun produces high current densities in beam focused on small spot areas, despite the relatively large acceptance angle and energy spread of the source beams.

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