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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 48, Numéro C6, Novembre 1987
34th International Field Emission Symposium / 34ème Symposium International d'Emission de Champ
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| Page(s) | C6-3 - C6-8 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1987601 | |
34th International Field Emission Symposium / 34ème Symposium International d'Emission de Champ
J. Phys. Colloques 48 (1987) C6-3-C6-8
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1987601
Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of New South Wales, PO Box 1, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia 2033
J. Phys. Colloques 48 (1987) C6-3-C6-8
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1987601
MODELS OF FIELD INDUCED ELECTRON EMISSION FROM ELECTROLYTIC CONDUCTORS
D. Brynn HibbertDepartment of Analytical Chemistry, University of New South Wales, PO Box 1, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia 2033
Abstract
A theory of field induced electron emission from electrolytic conductors is proposed in which an electron associated with an immobile anion at the surface is destabilised as a cation moves into the bulk. This electron may be thermally emitted over a field-lowered barrier. Equations are developed for the potential barrier that must be surmounted by the electron and the form of the current versus voltage relation is investigated for the cases of a cation near the surface and one removed into the bulk. It is proposed that superionic conductors would be worthy of study as electron emitters.