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Photomultiplier having gain stabilization means

US5548111A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1995
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J43/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A gain stabilization system for photomultiplier tubes using a pulsed light source, preferably a light emitting diode (LED), the signal of which is detected at the cathode and at the anode. The gain of photomultiplier tube is stabilized by keeping the ratio between the two signals constant.

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