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Systematic study of hydrogenation in a diamond amplifier

Journal Article · · Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams
We recently developed a reliable hydrogenation procedure for the diamond amplifier that assures the generation of a high-current, high-brightness beam. In this paper, we compare room-temperature hydrogenation with that at high temperatures. We identified the factors leading to the decay of quantum efficiency. The optimum temperature for heat treatment ranged from 400-450 C; its superiority was proven in the gain test. Hydrogenated diamond amplifiers exposed to N{sub 2} and air exhibited a good emission after being heated to 350 C; the highest gain we registered in emission scanning was 178. Our systematic study of hydrogenation resulted in the reproducible fabrication of diamond amplifiers.
Research Organization:
BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1025509
Report Number(s):
BNL--96181-2011-JA; KB0202011
Journal Information:
Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams, Journal Name: Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 14; ISSN 1098-4402
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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