Published November 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

A contribution to explain the deep penetration of high-power-density electron beams in metals

Creators

  • 1. Institut fur Industrielle Elektronik, Technische Hochschule Wien, Gusshausstrasse 27, A-1040 Vienna, Austria

Description

Contrary to the widespread opinion that an electron beam evaporates the material when used as a tool, observations are described which can be explained more satisfactorily with an explosion mechanism. When the electron beam penetrates deeply into the material, regular oscillations of the target current are observed. The main features of these oscillations for various materials are described. These oscillations are explained by intermittent thermionic emissivity and explosions of the energy transfer zone

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Journal Title
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
6
Series
J. Vac. Sci. Technol.
Journal Page Range
1218-1220
ISSN
0022-5355

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