ISSN:
1432-0630
Keywords:
71.40+n
;
72.20Ht
;
73.40Jn
;
85.80Fi
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A number of different point-contact diodes were made by mechanically contacting various metals, semimetals and semiconductors with different metallic whiskers. The diodes have been tested as frequency mixers and harmonic generators using CO2 and CO lasers. The results suggest that two mechanisms, electron tunnelling through a potential barrier and another slower process are responsible for the operation of the diodes. Some of the new devices are electrically and mechanically more stable than the commonly used tungsten-nickel diode and show better responsivity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00616972
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