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© 1990-2002 J.Paul Robinson,
Purdue University BMS 631 –
LECTURE007.PPT
Signal Detection - PMTs
Cathode
Anode
Dynodes
Photons
in
Amplified
Signal
Out
End
Window
• Requires Current on dynodes
• Is light sensitive
• Sensitive to specific wavelengths
• Can be end`(shown) or side window PMTs
Secondary emission
