Binder-coated microfibers are wound, cured, and sliced to produce microchannel plates with more uniform channels and fewer defects in mass production.
A micro-lens array redirects incident light from low-efficiency photocathode regions to high-efficiency areas, boosting PMT quantum efficiency.
A polycrystalline, amorphous, and carbon-layered substrate suppresses charging and electron-induced light emission that raise dark current.
Hexagonal tapered inlet bores raise microchannel plate open area to 91%+ while preventing tip discharge and preserving wall strength.
A planar dynode and insulated wire anodes add staged electron multiplication and collection to improve MCP output linearity and detection performance.
Multi-stage dynode multiplication boosts MCP output linearity and electron counting throughput without further reducing plate resistance.
Selective electron deflection in a radiation portal monitor suppresses X-ray interference, avoids PMT saturation, and preserves gamma detection.
Native Al2O3 or BeO grown on Al, alloy, or BeCu dynodes removes SEE coating steps, cutting DDEM cost while enabling precise shaping.
Alternating emissive surface compositions counter water-induced gain swings in ion detector electron multipliers, reducing recalibration and downtime.
A metal-particle resistance layer stabilizes electron multiplier resistance and current flow across wide temperature ranges.
Two-dimensionally arranged metal particles in the resistance layer suppress temperature-driven resistance drift in ALD-MCP electron multipliers.
Graphene ion barrier membranes block stray ions while transmitting primary electrons, resolving signal loss trade-offs in electron multiplying vacuum tubes.
Independent voltage control at each dynode stage prevents saturation and maintains linearity across varying light intensities.
Atomic layer deposition creates a uniform resistance film on electron tube bases to suppress base electrification and stabilize withstand voltage.
A microchannel plate uses a double cladding structure with tapered openings to enhance electron detection efficiency.