Characterization-Plans.ppt.pptVIP

Characterization Plans Slade J. Jokela, I. Veryovkin, A. Zinovev Secondary Emission Materials We have mainly focused on MgO and Al2O3 We should examine other materials as well as structures (primarily layered materials) Looking for non-conducting materials with high electron backscatter. Find optimal thickness for MgO (or other material) then place an electron ‘reflecting’ layer just underneath This would essentially make use of primary electrons that penetrate further than the maximum escape depth for secondary electrons Examine ‘New’ Materials/Structures While it appears that MgO provides excellent emission capabilities, there are other materials/structures to try MgO/TiO2 or MgO/CaO mix Shows an increase in emission over MgO alone Suspected that band structure change due to increased oxygen to cation ratio is responsible (for TiO2) Diamond First strike material (can’t be deposited deep in channel) Electron Backscatter High Z materials Tungsten is a candidate Will take a survey of samples and see if there are MgO samples on W that aren’t too thick Thickness of backscatter layer will certainly play a role Electron Beam Pulsing I’m confident that I have figured out how to properly pulse electron beam with current equipment Need a Trigger-Link cable for Keithley Meters (proprietary?) Still need to write a Labview VI, but this can’t be tested until I get the trigger cable Continued Thickness Series Need to repeat MgO thickness series on new LEED system (reproducibility) Will need to repeat again once pulsing is enabled (accuracy) Need Al2O3 samples to compare Will anneal some samples and reexamine results CO2 Snow Cleaning Will begin this experiment in the next two weeks Comparing microscopic images between cleaned and uncleaned MCPs (looking for clogged pores) Eventually will test MCPs after ALD coating to determine if cleaning will improve the final product Photocathodes Sample carousel (4 position) designed Photocathode position Rotation axis of carousel contain