Photomultiplier
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photomultiplier is a noun meaning (physics) A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified.
Meaning
(physics) A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified.
Word Forms
- photomultipliers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photomultiplication, photoamplifier, phototube, photodetector, photoinjector, photoelement.
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