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Title: Diamond-graphite field emitters

Patent ·
OSTI ID:870826

A field emission electron emitter comprising an electrode of diamond and a conductive carbon, e.g., graphite, is provided.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Regents of University of California, Office of Technology (Alameda, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5602439
OSTI ID:
870826
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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