Title :
Image electron multiplication by silicon target
Author :
Shirouzu, S. ; Tsuji, Satoshi ; Horiuchi, S.
Abstract :
A supersensitive television camera tube has been developed which incorporates a silicon target having arrays of many planar diodes. The bombardment of image electrons on the target results in an electron amplification about 102to 104, as well as electron charge storage.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Cameras; Cathodes; Diodes; Electron tubes; Focusing; Image intensifiers; Silicon; TV; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1969.7476