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Field Emitter Cathodes and Electric Propulsion Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2011

Colleen M. Marrese ,
James E. Polk  and
Juergen Mueller
Colleen M. Marrese
Affiliation:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91100, U.S.A
James E. Polk
Affiliation:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91100, U.S.A
Juergen Mueller
Affiliation:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91100, U.S.A
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Abstract

Replacing hollow and filament cathodes with field emitter (FE) cathodes could significantly improve the scalability, power, and performance of some meso- and microscale Electric Propulsion (EP) systems. The propulsion system environments and requirements and the challenges in integrating these technologies are discussed to justify the recommended cathode configurations. Required cathode technologies include low work function coatings on Si or Mo Field Emitter Array (FEA) cathodes with arc protection and electrostatic ion filters.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 621: Symposia Q/R – Electron-Emissive Materials, Vacuum Microelectronics… , 2000 , R4.7.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2000

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