Device for converting radiation energy to electrical energy
OwnerIan Christopher Hamilton, Nicolette Muldrowinventors
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Abstract
A method and device convert radiation energy to electrical energy using an ionizable medium, anode, and cathode.
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A device for converting radiation energy to electrical energy including:
- a radiation receiving area having an ionizable medium,
- a cathode positioned to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area,
- an anode to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area, the cathode and anode being electrically coupled to provide a flow path for electrical current resulting from the receipt of charged particles by the cathode and anode, and
- a photocell positioned to receive light energy from the radiation receiving area.
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A device for converting radiation energy to electrical energy including:
- a radiation receiving area having an ionizable medium,
- a cathode positioned to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area, the cathode having a first work function, and
- an anode to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area, the cathode and anode being electrically coupled to provide a flow path for electrical current resulting from the receipt of charged particles by the cathode and anode, the anode having a second work function that is different than the first work function.
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A device for converting radiation energy to electrical energy including:
- a radiation receiving area having an ionizable medium,
- a cathode positioned to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area,
- an anode to receive charged particles from the ionizable medium resulting from radiation received by the radiation receiving area, the cathode and anode being electrically coupled to provide a flow path for electrical current resulting from the receipt of charged particles by the cathode and anode, and
- a heat source positioned to heat the ionizable medium.
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