Coherent electron emission from carbon nanotubes. Young's interference in the emission patterns

T. Yamashita*, K. Mastuda, T. Kona, Y. Mogami, M. Komaki, Y. Murata, C. Oshima, T. Kuzumaki, Y. Horiike

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Abstract

In field emission patterns of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, we have observed interference fringes of electrons emitted through different sites. Main features of the emission patterns are reproduced from Young's interference formula of optics. We point out reasons to observe clear Young's interference fringes in the electron emission patterns.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-290
Number of pages8
JournalSurface Science
Volume514
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002 Aug 10

Keywords

  • Carbon
  • Electron emission
  • Field emission microscopy
  • Field emission spectroscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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