Photoemissive cathode and method of using comprising either cadmiumtelluride or cesium iodide
AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsJohn M. Houston, James R. Young, Nathan R. Whetten
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Abstract
A device for the electrostatic recording of x-ray images comprises two spaced electrodes with a gas-filled gap therebetween. One of the electrodes comprises a layer of an ultraviolet emitting fluorescent material and a layer of an air-exposable ultraviolet-sensitive photoemitting material. A plastic sheet is adjacent to the other electrode. An electric field is applied across the gap to accelerate photoelectrons emitted by the photoemitting material. The electrostatic image formed on the plastic sheet is developed xerographically after the exposure.
Claims6
A photocathode electrode adapted for operation in an oxidizing atmosphere comprising:
- a layer of a material selected from the group consisting of cadmium telluride and cesium iodide disposed so as to be impinged on by photons, said photons being substantially in the ultraviolet spectral region whereby electrons are emitted in response to said photons.
A method for using a layer of a material, comprising the steps of:
- disposing a layer of a material selected from the group consisting of cesium iodide and cadmium telluride in an oxidizing environment;
- directing ultraviolet photons onto said layer;
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- collecting electrons which are emitted from said layer in response to interactions of said layer with said photons.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.