Presenter Information

Anh Phan, Utah State University

Class

Article

College

College of Science

Department

Physics Department

Faculty Mentor

JR Dennison

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

The surface conditions of a material, such as roughness and cleanliness, can significantly affect its electron yield, thereby influencing the amount of surface charging. This study aims to identify roughness parameters that correlate surface roughness to electron yield. Surface roughness and electron yield of aluminum samples were measured and compared. Four roughness parameters, namely Spc, Sdr, Sa, and Ra, were identified as effective in characterizing surface roughness. Understanding the correlation between surface roughness and electron yield is crucial for predicting the electron yield of a material with a specific roughness and developing effective mitigation approaches.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-11-2023 11:30 AM

End Date

4-11-2023 12:30 PM

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Apr 11th, 11:30 AM Apr 11th, 12:30 PM

Surface Roughness and Electron Yield: Finding the Optimum Parameters for Correlation

Logan, UT

The surface conditions of a material, such as roughness and cleanliness, can significantly affect its electron yield, thereby influencing the amount of surface charging. This study aims to identify roughness parameters that correlate surface roughness to electron yield. Surface roughness and electron yield of aluminum samples were measured and compared. Four roughness parameters, namely Spc, Sdr, Sa, and Ra, were identified as effective in characterizing surface roughness. Understanding the correlation between surface roughness and electron yield is crucial for predicting the electron yield of a material with a specific roughness and developing effective mitigation approaches.