Wernsman, B., authorRocca, Jorge J., authorRanea-Sandoval, H. F., authorMancini, H., authorIEEE, publisher2007-01-032007-01-031986Wernsman, B, et al., Generation of Pulsed Electron Beams by Simple Cold Cathode Plasma Guns, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 14, no. 4 (August 1986): 518-522.http://hdl.handle.net/10217/67421Electron-beam pulses of current up to 20 A have been generated using glow discharge electron guns of simple construction. Beam pulses of 1-20 μs long at energies between 2 and 15 keV have been created at helium pressures between 1 and 5 torr. Results obtained using 3-cm diameter aluminum cathodes of two different geometries are discussed. As an example of the use of these electron guns for laser excitation, we have excited an He-Zn metal vapor mixture. Three new infrared laser transitions in ZnII are reported.born digitalarticleseng©1986 IEEE.Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Text