Microchannel plate detector

Microchannel plate detector
Schematic diagram of the operation of a microchannel plate
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A microchannel plate (MCP) is used to detect single particles (electrons, ions and neutrons[1]) and photons (ultraviolet radiation and X-rays). It is closely related to an electron multiplier, as both intensify single particles or photons by the multiplication of electrons via secondary emission.[2] Because a microchannel plate detector has many separate channels, it can provide spatial resolution.

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  2. ^ Wiza, J. (1979). "Microchannel plate detectors". Nuclear Instruments and Methods. 162 (1–3): 587–601. Bibcode:1979NucIM.162..587L. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.119.933. doi:10.1016/0029-554X(79)90734-1.