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A gas discharge electron gun for the generation of submicrosecond pulses of high energy electrons

Carmichael et al., 1973

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2107863109667200917
Author
Carmichael C
Garnsworthy R
Mathias L
Publication year
Publication venue
Review of Scientific Instruments

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The pulsed electron gun described in this paper is of simple construction and is intended for use in studies of ionization and excitation in high pressure gases. It employs a high‐voltage discharge in helium gas and emits a 50 mm diam beam of 100 keV electrons through a …
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