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A photomultiplier tube works by converting incoming light photons into an electrical signal. When light hits the photocathode of the tube, it emits electrons through photoelectric effect. These electrons are then multiplied by a series of dynodes within the tube, resulting in a larger current that is proportional to the intensity of the incoming light. This amplified signal can then be measured and analyzed.

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