NASA NTRS · 19910012864
Natural vacuum electronics
Abstract
The ambient natural vacuum of space is proposed as a basis for electron valves. Each valve is an electron controlling structure similiar to a vacuum tube that is operated without a vacuum sustaining envelope. The natural vacuum electron valves discussed offer a viable substitute for solid state devices. The natural vacuum valve is highly resistant to ionizing radiation, system generated electromagnetic pulse, current transients, and direct exposure to space conditions.
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Leggett, Nickolaus. 1990-04-01. Natural vacuum electronics. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910012864
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