Photomultiplier tube

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004273",
  "term": "Photomultiplier tube",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vacuum tube that detects and amplifies extremely low levels of light. It operates by converting photons into electrons via a photocathode, then multiplying these electrons through a series of dynodes. PMTs are highly sensitive detectors used in scientific research, medical imaging, and radiation detection due to their high gain and low noise characteristics.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PMT"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "PMT"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fotovervielfacher",
    "es": "tubo fotomultiplicador",
    "fr": "tube photomultiplicateur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/photomultiplier-tube/"
}