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Photodetection tube with a lid and cathode holding member in thermal contact with a cooler

US5719390A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1995
Grant dateFeb 17, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J43/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A photomultiplier includes a cathode supporting member, arranged in a tube and comprised of a conductive material, for holding a photocathode, and a holding mechanism, comprised of a heat conductive material, for biasing the cathode holding member to hold it. The holding mechanism is thermally connected to a cooler.

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