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Modeling electron emission and surface effects from diamond cathodes

  • D. A. Dimitrov
  • , J. R. Cary
  • , D. Smithe
  • , C. Zhou
  • , I. Ben-Zvi
  • , T. Rao
  • , J. Smedley
  • , E. Wang
  • Tech-X Corporation
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Abstract

We developed modeling capabilities, within the Vorpal particle-in-cell code, for three-dimensional (3D) simulations of surface effects and electron emission from semiconductor photocathodes. They include calculation of emission probabilities using general, piece-wise continuous, spacetime dependent surface potentials, effective mass and band bending field effects. We applied these models, in combination with previously implemented capabilities for modeling charge generation and transport in diamond, to investigate the emission dependence on applied electric field in the range from approximately 2 to 17 MV/m along the [100] direction. The simulation results were compared to experimental data when using different emission models, band bending effects, and surface-dependent electron affinity. Simulations using surface patches with different levels of hydrogenation lead to the closest agreement with the experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Particle Accelerator Conference, IPAC 2015
PublisherJoint Accelerator Conferences Website (JACoW)
Pages620-622
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9783954501687
StatePublished - 2015
Event6th International Particle Accelerator Conference, IPAC 2015 - Richmond, United States
Duration: May 3 2015May 8 2015

Publication series

Name6th International Particle Accelerator Conference, IPAC 2015

Conference

Conference6th International Particle Accelerator Conference, IPAC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRichmond
Period05/3/1505/8/15

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