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The most public aspect of field emitters is in the production of flat display devices which may revolutionise the delivery of information to European consumers. However, the same basic technology can be applied to
* Low energy electron beams for in line semiconductor analysis tools
* Production of highly coherent electron beams for ultra high resolution microscopy
* Growth of ’nanostructures’ and miniature electron guns for in situ microscopy.
* Substitution of thermionic electron source in conventional vacuum electron devices (Power Vacuum Tube, RF Power Devices, Klystrons etc.) with the possibility of miniaturisation
* Electric propulsion systems for space applications
* Novel actuator devices based on integrated structures (vacuum transistor, surge absorber etc.)
* Novel sensor principles (for pressure, acceleration, vibration, gas measurement and so on) in the range of nanostructures.
* Prevention of parasitical field emission in vacuum switcher, accelerator cavities etc.
The aim of the network is therefore to bring together all active groups with all potential end users of this technology. By facilitating the free exchange of information between research groups, industry & European policy makers, it is the intention to establish the critical mass which will bring field emission devices out of the laboratory and into every day European life.
