Theory and Application of Secondary Electron Emission

by Wanzhao Cui (Editor), Guobao Feng (Editor)

Overview

This book examines the physical mechanisms of secondary electrons and recent developments, focusing on the theory and applications of secondary electron emission and suppression technology.

With the development of the modern information industry, space microwave technology, new materials, devices, and high-precision processing methods, secondary electron emission and its applications face new scientific and engineering challenges and opportunities. This book discusses theoretical models, measurements, data results, surface processes, and dielectric charging analysis of secondary electron emission. It covers key areas such as particle physics theory, simulation algorithms, magneto-hydrodynamics, surface processes, and surface characterization. The secondary electron yield and energy spectrum data are disclosed and analyzed, benefiting fields such as space microwave multipactor, scanning electron microscope (SEM), particle accelerator, and microwave plasma. Several typical application scenarios are also presented. Using the secondary electron emission data provided, this book shows how the secondary electron multiplication effect can be suppressed and exploited to improve device performance.

This title will be a valuable reference for researchers and students interested in the physical mechanisms of secondary electrons, SEM, accelerators, electrostatic discharge, and space multipactor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032667089
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/14/2025
Series:	Space Science, Technology and Application Series
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Wanzhao Cui is a PhD supervisor and Chief Professor at the Northwestern Polytechnical University, researcher of the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), and academic leader of satellite communication at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). He is also an IEEE senior member. His main research interests include secondary electron emission effects, space microwave technology, and satellite communication technology.

Guobao Feng is a Senior Engineer at China Academy of Space Technology and the youth director of Shaanxi Vacuum Society. His main research interest includes theoretical simulation of secondary electron emission and space irradiation effects.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction  2. Secondary Electron Emission Model  3. Secondary Electron Emission Measurement and Database  4. Surface Modification for Secondary Electron Emission  5. Secondary Electron Emission Properties of Insulators and Their Regulation Techniques  6. Charging Effect and Dynamic Secondary Electrons Emission  7. Application of Secondary Electron Emission  8. Research on the Application of Secondary Electron Emission Phenomenon in Electron Multipliers  9. Metal’s Photoemission Based on Secondary Electron Emission