Photomultiplier

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Noun

1
A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified.

Etymology

From photo- + multiplier.

Related phrases

photomultiplier cell photomultiplier counter photomultiplier tube

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