Method for tuning work function using surface photovoltage and producing ultra-low-work-function surfaces, and devices operational therewith

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The embodiments provide a thermionic emission device and a method for tuning a work function in a thermionic emission device is provided. The method includes illuminating an N type semiconductor material of a first member of a thermionic emission device, wherein a work function of the N type semiconductor material is lowered by the illuminating. The method includes collecting, on one of the first member or a second member of the thermionic emission device, electrons emitted from one of the first member or the second member.

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL BLDG 170 3RD FL MAIN QUAD PO BOX 20386 STANFORD CA 94305-2038

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Bargatin, Igor Philadelphia, US 18 99
Melosh, Nicholas A Stanford, US 23 173
Riley, Daniel Stanford, US 12 51
Sahasrabuddhe, Kunal Stanford, US 4 12
Schwede, Jared W Stanford, US 1 9
Shen, Zhi-Xun Stanford, US 10 72

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