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Photomultiplier tube

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.1981

Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Tokyo, Japan

Photomultiplier tubes that convert light grains (photons) that jumped into the yellow side into electrical signals were smaller at past. However, in order to accurately measure with high precision, the world's largest, highly sensitive device with a diameter of about 50 cm has been developed.

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  • Title: Photomultiplier tube
  • Creator: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Date Created: 1981
  • Location Created: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
  • Physical Dimensions: Photocathode diameter 20 inches (about 50 cm)
Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

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