Resonant tunneling emitter quantum mechanically coupled to a vacuum gap

S. Vatannia, G. Gildenblat, J. Schiano

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)902-904
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume82
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 1997

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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