Density Functional Theory Calculations Coupled with Monte Carlo Simulations for Prediction of Secondary Electron Yield from Metals, Alloys and Metal Oxides

Abstract

The multipactor effect, caused by secondary electrons in resonance with an alternating electric field, leads to exponential electron multiplication that is damaging to RF devices in space. Our work therefore aims at understanding the material properties that influence the Secondary Electron Yield (SEY) and finding materials which could help reduce SEY and the multipactor effect [1] .