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Description: Schottky emitter at increasing magnification. The tungsten single crystal with an etched tip is attached to a tungsten filament and provided with a sleeve made of zirconium dioxide. At the high working temperature of approx. 1800 K, this ensures easier electron discharge from the tip.[1]
Title: Schottky-Emitter 01
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Author: ErwinMeier
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