Electron Gun Group Vacuum
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Photo-Electron guns require Ultra-High vacuum (UHV) in order to maximize quantum efficiency and cathode lifetime.   The vacuum levels required for the electron gun exceed the requirements of any other portion of the CEBAF accelerator.

Extensive research has been performed within the Electron Gun Group to produce this UHV environment.  This research includes:

  • Bake temperature vs. ultimate pressure studies
  • Material Outgassing rate studies
  • Material coating studies
  • Neg materal selection and geometry studies
  • Ion pump ultimate pressure studies

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