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Highly polarized electrons from GaAs-GaAsP and InGaAs-AlGaAs strained-layer superlattice photocathodes

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1886888· OSTI ID:20713931
GaAs-GaAsP and InGaAs-AlGaAs strained-layer superlattice photocathodes are presented as emission sources for highly polarized electron beams. The GaAs-GaAsP cathode achieved a maximum polarization of 92({+-}6)% with a quantum efficiency of 0.5%, while the InGaAs-AlGaAs cathode provides a higher quantum efficiency (0.7%) but a lower polarization [77({+-}5)%]. Criteria for achieving high polarization using superlattice photocathodes are discussed based on experimental spin-resolved quantum efficiency spectra.
OSTI ID:
20713931
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 97; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English