Review of photocathodes for electron beam sources in particle accelerators
Jana Schaber, Rong Xiang, Nikolai Gaponik
Abstract
This paper compares different photocathodes that are applicable for electron injector systems and summarizes the most important photocathode properties influencing the performance as an electron source.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceElectronCathode rayParticle (ecology)Beam (structure)Particle acceleratorEngineering physicsNuclear physicsOpticsPhysicsOceanographyGeologyPhotocathodes and Microchannel PlatesParticle Accelerators and Free-Electron LasersParticle Detector Development and Performance