REFINEMENTS IN PHOTOELECTRIC PLETHYSMOGRAPHY: PART II

Abstract

The utilization of photoconductive devices in photoelectric plethysmography should be limited to recordings of the volume pulses if they re subject to rapid changes in temperature. Phototubes are more suitable for climate chamber studies when information on changes in the blood content of the tissue is desired The differing spectral sensi ivity of various photoconductive elements does not seriously affect the accuracy with which the cutaneous volume pulses are recorded, but may grossly distort a plethysmogram. Transistor DC amplifiers offer some advantages for recording. A design for a regulated direct current supply to the light bulb is preferred to the o cillator supply. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0293136

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  • Alrick B. Hertzman

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  • Accuracy
  • Active Electronic Components
  • Amplifiers
  • Direct Current
  • Electronic Amplifier
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Phototubes
  • Plethysmography
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Transistors

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  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
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