Electron multipliers and microchannel plates

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Williams, Joseph L (Department: 2889)

Electric lamp and discharge devices

Photosensitive

Secondary emitter type

C313S1030CM, C313S528000, C250S2140VT

Reexamination Certificate

active

07990032

ABSTRACT:
An electron multiplier can be fabricated by depositing an electron emissive material on a reticulated substrate, and forming the reticulated substrate into the electron multiplier.

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