TITLE

Matched detector and source benefits system sensitivity

AUTHOR(S)

Wright, Tony

PUB. DATE

June 2003

SOURCE

Laser Focus World;Jun2003, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p151

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Explains the optimization of the signal-to-noise ratio of a detection system by matching the spectral response of the detector to the emission spectrum of the source. Light-emission spectra of the organic and inorganic scintillators; Average quantum efficiency for each photocathode type; Importance of knowing the spectral content of the source of the incident light.

ACCESSION #

10100250

Tags: DETECTORS;  PHOTOEMISSION

 

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