Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 47, Numéro C7, Novembre 1986
33rd International Field Emission Symposium / 33ème Symposium International d'Emission de Champ
Page(s) C7-65 - C7-70
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1986712
33rd International Field Emission Symposium / 33ème Symposium International d'Emission de Champ

J. Phys. Colloques 47 (1986) C7-65-C7-70

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1986712

DERIVATION OF AN ACTIVATION ENERGY FORMULA IN THE CONTEXT OF CHARGE DRAINING

R.G. FORBES et K. CHIBANE

University of Surrey, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, GB-Guildford GU2 5XH, Surrey, Great-Britain


Abstract
The validity of a relation between activation energy Q and evaporation field F, previously predicted for the charge-hopping mechanism, is re-examined in the context of the charge-draining mechanism. The formula seems to remain satisfactory as a first approximation. A new form of potential diagram is suggested for describing the charge-draining mechanism.