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The electron source essentially determines the properties of the entire accelerator system. As part of the 1st doctoral seminar in Oybin (Zittauer Gebirge), the talk explains the working principles of two different electron sources. The first part is dealing with the established thermionic source of ELBE (Electron Linac for beams with high Brilliance and low Emittance). While in the second part the benefits of the new superconducting electron source (SRF gun) are presented.