A photomultiplier tube (PMT) is a highly sensitive vacuum tube that detects and amplifies low levels of light. It is widely used in various applications where high sensitivity, fast response times, and low-light detection capabilities are crucial....

Cathode radiant sensitivity refers to the ability of a photocathode to convert incident radiant energy, typically in the...

An image intensifier, also known as an image intensification tube or image intensification device, is a specialized...

The area of optics in which quantum theory is used to describe light in discrete units or "quanta" of energy known as...

The changing of the kinetic energy of a mobile electron into radiant energy, as in formation of x-rays.

A photodetector, also known as a photosensor or photodiode, is a device that detects and converts light into an electrical...

The ejection of electrons from the surface of a solid by the absorption of a sufficient amount of photons.

The emission of an electron from a surface that occurs when a photon impinges upon the surface and is absorbed. This effect...

A photodiode detector is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical current. It operates based on the...

The creation of free electrons within a solid by the absorption of a sufficient amount of photons. The effect produces an...

An infrared detector is a device that is used to detect and measure infrared radiation, which lies beyond the visible...