Method and system for enhanced vision employing an improved image intensifier and reduced halo
US6624406B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2231/5016
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention comprises a method for detecting photons and generating a representation of an image. A photocathode receives photons from the image. The photocathode discharges electrons in response to the received photons. A microchannel plate is located no more than about 125 microns from the photocathode. The microchannel plate has an unfilmed input face and an output face. The microchannel plate receives the electrons from the photocathode and produces secondary emission electrons which are emitted from the output face. A screen receives the secondary electrons and displays a representation of the image.
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