Method of improving field emission characteristics of diamond thin films
Patent
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OSTI ID:872282
- Naperville, IL
- Downer Grove, IL
A method of preparing diamond thin films with improved field emission properties. The method includes preparing a diamond thin film on a substrate, such as Mo, W, Si and Ni. An atmosphere of hydrogen (molecular or atomic) can be provided above the already deposited film to form absorbed hydrogen to reduce the work function and enhance field emission properties of the diamond film. In addition, hydrogen can be absorbed on intergranular surfaces to enhance electrical conductivity of the diamond film. The treated diamond film can be part of a microtip array in a flat panel display.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- Assignee:
- University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5902640
- OSTI ID:
- 872282
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Effects of potassium and lithium metal deposition on the emission characteristics of Spindt-type thin-film field emission microcathode arrays
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