How would the electric field look like for an electron gun?

Thread starter chroncile
Start date Dec 8, 2010
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AI Thread Summary

The discussion focuses on illustrating the electric field around an electron gun, emphasizing its role in directing electrons. Participants share sketches to visualize the device's structure and the electric field lines. The electric field is crucial for accelerating and focusing the emitted electrons towards a target. Visual representations are provided through links to images, demonstrating the expected field configuration. Overall, the conversation centers on understanding the electric field's impact on the functionality of an electron gun.

Dec 8, 2010

chroncile

Homework Statement

Sketch to illustrate the device and the role of the electric field for
- an electron gun

Homework Equations

N/A

The Attempt at a Solution

http://i.imgur.com/J8Diu.png

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Dec 8, 2010

uub3r

The herp. I mean the answer is derp.

Dec 8, 2010

uub3r

http://tinypic.com/r/xnb0qd/7

http://tinypic.com/r/xnb0qd/7

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