Inelastic guiding of electrons in polymer nanocapillaries

Guiding of a beam of 10 keV electrons by micro size tapered glass capillary

“…For the case of 500-1000 eV electron transmission through both nano- [6] and macrocapillaries [7], transmitted electrons have shown significant energy losses at the increase of the sample tilt angle. The authors of [6] suggested that low charge deposition on the inner walls of the capillary results in the energy losses giving rise to inelastic electron transmission.…”

“…The authors of [6] suggested that low charge deposition on the inner walls of the capillary results in the energy losses giving rise to inelastic electron transmission.…”

Study of electron transmission through a platinum tube

“…The first studies on electron guiding through insulating capillaries have been reported in 2007 [5,6], and followed by more detailed investigations [7][8][9]. The electron transmission through the capillaries appears to be fundamentally different from the simple picture of HCI guiding governed solely by Coulomb deflection [8,9].…”

Density effects on the guided transmission of 3keV Ne7+ ions through PET nanocapillaries

“…Due to the increasing interest in this subject, several laboratories started investigations of capillary guiding using PET [9][10][11], SiO 2 [12] and Al 2 O 3 [13][14][15]. Moreover, electrons were used as projectiles guided through capillaries in Al 2 O 3 [16] and PET [17]. Several contributions from different laboratories created a lively field with controversial discussions.…”