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Natural vacuum electronicsThe ambient natural vacuum of space is proposed as a basis for electron valves. Each valve is an electron controlling structure similiar to a vacuum tube that is operated without a vacuum sustaining envelope. The natural vacuum electron valves discussed offer a viable substitute for solid state devices. The natural vacuum valve is highly resistant to ionizing radiation, system generated electromagnetic pulse, current transients, and direct exposure to space conditions.
Document ID
19910012864
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Leggett, Nickolaus (Leggett (Nickolaus) Reston, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Research Center, Vision-21: Space Travel for the Next Millennium
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
91N22177
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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