Ruggedized photon-counting tubes for ground-based and space astronomy

J. Ralph Powell; Jonathon R. Howorth; Martin B. Ingle

doi:10.1117/12.176742

1 June 1994 Ruggedized photon-counting tubes for ground-based and space astronomy

J. Ralph Powell, Jonathon R. Howorth, Martin B. Ingle

Proceedings Volume 2198, Instrumentation in Astronomy VIII; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176742
Event: 1994 Symposium on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation for the 21st Century, 1994, Kailua, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

Very high gain microchannel plate wafer tubes are described, incorporating a rugged construction designed to withstand the rigors of ground based and space astronomy applications. These included large format devices with areas up to 75 mm diameter, a variety of readout methods including phosphor screen, multi anode and resistive anode, and sensitivities to cover spectral regions from 110 nm (solar blind) to 800 nm. Some applications relevant to modern astronomy are described.

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J. Ralph Powell, Jonathon R. Howorth, and Martin B. Ingle "Ruggedized photon-counting tubes for ground-based and space astronomy", Proc. SPIE 2198, Instrumentation in Astronomy VIII, (1 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176742

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