Simulations of Charge Gain and Collection Efficiency from Diamond Amplifiers
A promising new concept of a diamond amplified photocathode for generation of high-current, high-brightness, and low thermal emittance electron beams was recently proposed and is currently under active development. To better understand the different effects involved, we have been developing models, within the VORPAL computational framework, to simulate secondary electron generation and charge transport in diamond. The implemented models include inelastic scattering of electrons and holes for generation of electron-hole pairs, elastic, phonon, and charge impurity scattering. We will discuss these models and present results from 3D VORPAL simulations on charge gain and collection efficiency as a function of primary electron energy and applied electric field. The implemented modeling capabilities already allow us to investigate specific effects and compare simulation results with experimental data.
- Research Organization:
- BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1040416
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--91366-2010-JA; KA-04
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Society Symposia Proceedings, Journal Name: Materials Research Society Symposia Proceedings Vol. 1203; ISSN 0272-9172; ISSN MRSPDH
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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