Cathode Ray Tube: Electron Source & Ionization

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The electrons emitted from a cathode ray tube (CRT) originate from a filament through a process known as thermionic emission. This emission does not ionize the filament, as it remains grounded during operation. The discussion also raises the question of whether these electrons are cycled back through the circuit, indicating a potential area for further exploration.

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When my Tv shoots electrons from the cathode ray tube , where do these electrons come from and is it ionizing whatever they come from.
 
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cragar said:
When my Tv shoots electrons from the cathode ray tube , where do these electrons come from and is it ionizing whatever they come from.

The came from a filament. The electrons are ejected via thermionic emission.

It is not ionizing for the filament. The filament is connected to ground.

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ok thanks for the answer , so then are the electrons cycled back through the circuit somehow
 

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