Effect of the glassy carbon structure on the aspect ratio of micropoints of matrix field-emission cathodes prepared by thermochemical etching

Abstract

The application of thermochemical etching technology makes it possible to reveal and investigate the structure of SU-2000 glassy carbon using electron microscopy. The glassy carbon structure at the microscopic and nanoscopic levels is inhomogeneous and consists of pockets with an irregular cross section separated by partitions. This structure sets the limits on the aspect ratio of geometrical sizes and micropoint packing density in the matrix prepared by thermochemical etching.