Detector Evaluation for Optical Signals
Abstract
Central to our work was the analysis of an RCA 8852 photomultiplier tube (PMT), received from Dr. Sam Green of the McDonnel-Douglas Corporation. We also worked on an image intensifier, supplied by Bill Flynt of the Varo Corporation. For the RCA 8852, the emphasis was on: Quantum efficiency as a function of wavelength, Relative responsitivity as a function of position over the useful area of the photocathode, Anode current as a function of temperature, and Dark electron pulse-height distribution. In particular, it was important to evaluate the dark current of the RCA 8852 PMT as a function of temperature. Because of its high dark current at room temperatures, it is impossible to obtain single electron pulse-height distributions with our system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198133
Entities
People
- Hans Roehrig
- Michael P. Browne
Organizations
- University of Arizona