An inexpensive nanosecond light pulser for use in photomultiplier system testing
- 1 February 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 45 (2), 286-289
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1686606
Abstract
A nanosecond light pulser of modest cost is described, which is suitable for use in the testing of large photomultiplier systems, where each phototube requires an individual pulser. Timing stability (of 200 psec) and light pulse amplitude stability (of 4% from 10° to 40°C) are adequate for all but the most demanding applications. Yellow light emitting diodes are used to obtain satisfactory matching to photomultipliers with S‐11 response curves.Keywords
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