In this chapter, simulation of a surface potential barrier is presented and method of determining the barrier permeability based on experimental data is proposed. It also presents simulation of current–voltage characteristics, surface structure and distribution of the work function over the surface of metal field-emission cathode for a model configuration of its vertices. Theoretical studies of the physical processes affecting the field-emission current density limits are discussed towards the end of the chapter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringer Series in Advanced Microelectronics
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages171-228
Number of pages58
Volume60
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Publication series

NameSpringer Series in Advanced Microelectronics
Volume60
ISSN (Print)1437-0387

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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