Photogain

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The gain (multiplication factor) of a photodetector or photomultiplier

    "At a reverse bias of 3V, we achieve avalanche multiplication, with 0.37A/W responsivity and avalanche photogain~2."

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"At a reverse bias of 3V, we achieve avalanche multiplication, with 0.37A/W responsivity and avalanche photogain~2."

Etymology

From photo- + gain.

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