Abstract
A resonant tunneling emitter quantum mechanically coupled to a vacuum gap significantly increases the current level as compared to a Fowler-Nordheim field emitter. In addition, an almost monoenergetic distribution of the emitted electrons produces well resolved oscillations of the tunneling current as a function of the vacuum gap thickness and applied voltage. These effects, which may have potential device applications, are investigated using a simple model.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 902-904 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 15 1997 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Physics and Astronomy