An electron beam is a beam (ray) of electrons accelerated in a vacuum. The electron source is generally thermionic emission generated by heating a filament. When a high voltage is applied to these electrons, they are accelerated to the anode and become an electron beam.
- Electron beams are used in the following ways:
- Related words:
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- Electron beam ion trap (EBIT)
- Electrostatic beam deflection
- Electrostatic deflection (including ion beam steering)
- Electrostatic Lenses
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