Abstract

The two most important parameters characteristic of multiplier phototubes are: γ, the photoanodic sensitivity factor (which is the number of amperes produced at the photoanode to the watts of radiant power reaching the photocathode) and <i>BM,</i> the effective gain of the multiplier phototube. <i>M</i> is the actual gain of the multiplier phototube (<i>M=G^x,</i> where <i>G</i> is the gain per dynode and <i>x</i> is the number of dynodes) and <i>B</i> is a statistical factor which accounts for electrons produced at the dynodes and for electrons lost in the transit from cathode to anode.

Threshold Sensitivity and Noise Ratings of Multiplier Phototubes

E. H. Eberhardt
Appl. Opt. 6(2) 251-255 (1967)

New Developments in Multiplier Phototubes for Space Research

Martin Rome
Appl. Opt. 5(5) 855-861 (1966)

Equation for Thermionic Emission Shot Noise of Multiplier Phototubes, Including Dynode Emission

T. C. O’Haver and J. D. Winefordner
Appl. Opt. 7(8) 1647-1648 (1968)

The Quadrant Multiplier Phototube, a New Star-Tracker Sensor

Martin Rome, H. G. Fleck, and D. C. Hines
Appl. Opt. 3(6) 691-695 (1964)

Noise Factor Measurements in Multiplier Phototubes

E. H. Eberhardt
Appl. Opt. 6(2) 359-360 (1967)