Potential of a cerium hexaboride electron gun as a monochromatic and high current beam via a virtual source mode

Key Points

• Monochromatic beams generated by a cerium hexaboride electron gun exhibit improved performance and stability.
• Using a virtual source mode enhances beam quality, showing a reduction in energy spread by 30%.
• Assessment focused on beam characteristics and operational parameters across multiple scenarios.
• Highlights the need for further exploration into practical applications and efficiency improvements.