What does photomultiplier mean?
Photomultiplier means (physics) A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified..
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(physics) A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified..
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Photomultiplier means (physics) A device, normally in the form of a tube, that uses a photocathode to convert photons into photoelectrons which are then amplified..
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