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Evaluation of photomultiplier tubes for use in photon counting correlation spectroscopy

Jon S. Gethner, George W. Flynn

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A simple experimental technique is described for qualitatively determining the afterpulse spectrum of a photomultiplier tube for use in a photon counting mode. Results for several common photon counting tubes are evaluated with particular interest in the use of the tube for photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) applications. A discussion of the problems which arise due to afterpulsing is included.

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Key concepts: Photomultiplier, Photon counting, Spectroscopy, Photon, Optics, Physics, Materials science, Detector