Abstract:
An electron-beam illuminating system for an electrical apparatus such as an electron microscope or the like includes a cathode for supplying the electrons making up the electron-beam. A first anode is disposed beyond the cathode and defines therewith a beam axis extending in beam direction. A positive bias voltage on the first anode determines the emission of the cathode. An acceleration anode is disposed beyond the first anode and defines an acceleration path for the electrons emitted by the cathode. An acceleration voltage is applied across the cathode and the acceleration anode. A further electrode is located between the first anode and the accelerating electrode and defines conjointly with the first anode a space therebetween along the beam axis. A voltage is applied to the further electrode which is linearly proportional to the acceleration voltage. An auxiliary lens generates a first image of the source in this space. An electric circuit supplies a voltage to the further electrode which is linearly proportional to the acceleration voltage.