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Yang Zhang^1,2, Xinchuan Liu³, Liye Zhao^1,2

¹School of Instrument Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.

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This study optimizes carbon nanotube (CNT) cold cathode X-ray tubes by designing a novel front-grid structure. This enhancement significantly boosts cathode emission current and electron transmission efficiency for improved performance.

Keywords:

CST simulation carbon nanotube cold cathode grid electron transmission efficiency field emission

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Engineering

Background:

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offer excellent field emission for cold cathode X-ray tubes.
Challenges include short lifetimes and low emission currents in large-area CNTs.

Purpose of the Study:

To model and optimize a front-grid structure for CNT field emission electron guns.
To analyze the impact of grid parameters on electron emission and transmission.

Main Methods:

Analytical calculation of electric field enhancement factor.
3D simulation of CNT field emission electron gun using CST.
Parametric study of grid wire diameter, aperture shape, and projection distribution.

Main Results:

Ideal grid aperture ratio for optimal performance is between 65% and 85%.
A dual coarse and fine grid structure improved cathode emission current by 24.2%.
Grid design significantly impacts electron transmission efficiency.

Conclusions:

The optimized grid structure enhances electric field distribution and emission current.
This research provides a valuable reference for designing cold cathode X-ray tubes.