Performance Characteristics of Cesium Beam Tube Electron Multipliers

Abstract

A demountable test system is used to determine operating characteristics of electron multipliers which will be used in cesium beam tubes. Tests are performed using an electron input signal. Multiplier gain and dynode secondary electron emission coefficients are calculated from these test data. Environmental effects of air exposure and vacuum bake are also determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1982
Accession Number
ADP001526

Entities

People

  • Emil R. Straka

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Electron Emission
  • Electron Multipliers
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Frequency Standards
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Measurement
  • Optical Materials
  • Photoexcitation
  • Production
  • Radiation
  • Saturation
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics