Fractoemission from Failure of Metal‐GIass Interfaces

Abstract
Electron and photon emissions accompanying the failure of a metal/glass interface were studied. Experimental evidence is given in support of a previously presented model involving microdischarges accompanying fracture which result from charge separation occurring between the metal and glass surfaces. The role of contact charging at the metal/glass interface in establishing this charge separation is discussed.

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