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NASA NTRS · 19920000207

Lightweight, High-Yield Photocathode

Abstract

Layer of Astroquartz (or equivalent) cloth woven from quartz thread multiplies electron current emitted by aluminum photocathode sensitive to ultraviolet light when placed in external steady-state electric field. Desirable in applications where low power consumption required.

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Leung, Philip L., Gabriel, Stephen B., Wuerker, Ralph F.. 1992-04-01. Lightweight, High-Yield Photocathode. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000207

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