Photomultiplier tubes were used is earlier forms of the fax
machine, photocopiers and drum scanners. The photomultiplier tube
was for scanning the document.
Photomultiplier tubes were used is earlier forms of the fax
machine, photocopiers and drum scanners. The photomultiplier tube
was for scanning the document.
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There is a website called HAMAMATSU (yes, the website shows the
name in all capital letters), that has an article on what a
photomultiplier does, complete with a diagram.
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A photomultiplier.
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K. M. Hays has written:
'Study of solid state photomultiplier' -- subject(s):
Aeronautical instruments
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A PM tube doesn't operate in that wavelength.
A PM tube detects light which is generated from a scintillator.
The scintillators are typically designed to scintillate as a result
of a reaction with ionizing radiation.