公开(公告)号：US08878128B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13894868

申请日：2013-05-15

Applicant: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

Inventor： Toshiyuki Uchiyama ,  Yusuke Hayase ,  Katsuyuki Ishiguro

IPC: H01J43/04 ,  H01J43/24

CPC classification number: H01J43/246 ,  G01T1/2957 ,  H01J43/04 ,  Y10T428/2414

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-resistance MCP with an expanded dynamic range and excellent environment resistance, in comparison with the conventional technology. The MCP has a double structure composed of hollow first cladding glasses whose inner wall surfaces function as channel walls, and a second cladding glass having an acid resistance lower than that of the first cladding glasses.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种与传统技术相比具有动态范围扩大和耐环境优异性能的低电阻MCP。 MCP具有双层结构，其由内壁表面用作沟道壁的中空第一包层玻璃构成，并且具有比第一包层玻璃的耐酸性低的第二包层玻璃。

公开(公告)号：US08735818B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12751084

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Viatcheslav V. Kovtoun ,  Raman Mathur

Inventor： Viatcheslav V. Kovtoun ,  Raman Mathur

IPC: H01J43/18 ,  H01J43/04 ,  H01J43/24

CPC classification number: H01J40/14 ,  G01T1/16 ,  H01J43/04 ,  H01J43/18 ,  H01J43/24 ,  H01J43/30 ,  H01J49/025

Abstract: A novel electron multiplier that regulates in real time the gain of downstream dynodes as the instrument receives input signals is introduced. In particular, the methods, electron multiplier structures, and coupled control circuits of the present invention enable a resultant on the fly control signal to be generated upon receiving a predetermined threshold detection signal so as to enable the voltage regulation of one or more downstream dynodes near the output of the device. Accordingly, such a novel design, as presented herein, prevents the dynodes near the output of the instrument from being exposed to deleterious current pulses that can accelerate the aging process of the dynode structures that are essential to the device.

Abstract translation: 引入了一种新颖的电子倍增器，实时调节仪器接收输入信号时下游倍增极的增益。 特别地，本发明的方法，电子倍增器结构和耦合控制电路使得能够在接收到预定阈值检测信号时产生飞控制信号，从而使一个或多个下游倍增电极的电压调节 设备的输出。 因此，如本文所提出的这样一种新颖的设计防止了仪器输出附近的倍增电极暴露于有害的电流脉冲，这些有害的电流脉冲可以加速器件所必需的倍增极结构的老化过程。

公开(公告)号：US20140001344A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13540408

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Todd L. Lewis

Inventor： Todd L. Lewis

IPC: H01J43/04

CPC classification number: H02M7/103

Abstract: A night vision device with a switching power supply and a method of powering a night vision device with switching circuits are provided. The switching power supply converts a battery voltage to high DC voltages for powering photocathode, screen, and MCP of the night vision device. The switching power supply generates and adjusts a photocathode voltage instruction signal having a duty cycle based on the difference between a reference photocathode voltage and the output voltage of the photocathode voltage circuit. The switching power supply generates and adjusts a screen voltage instruction signal having a duty cycle based on the difference between a reference screen voltage and the output voltage of the screen voltage circuit. The switching power supply performs the automatic brightness control and auto-gating without directly sensing the output load current.

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有开关电源的夜视设备以及用切换电路为夜视设备供电的方法。 开关电源将电池电压转换为高直流电压，为夜视设备的光电阴极，屏幕和MCP供电。 开关电源产生并调整基于参考光电阴极电压和光电阴极电压电路的输出电压之间的差的占空比的光电阴极电压指令信号。 开关电源产生并调整基于参考屏幕电压和屏幕电压电路的输出电压之间的差的占空比的屏幕电压指令信号。 开关电源执行自动亮度控制和自动门控，无需直接感测输出负载电流。

公开(公告)号：US20110253881A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13162738

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Michael E. DeFlumere ,  Paul W. Schoeck

Inventor： Michael E. DeFlumere ,  Paul W. Schoeck

IPC: H01J43/04 ,  H05K1/11

CPC classification number: H01J43/12 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J43/246 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that can be used to interface a sensor circuit with readout circuitry. The techniques can be employed, for instance, with microchannel plate (MCP) based devices used in numerous sensing/detection applications, and are particularly suitable for applications where it is desirable to interface an MCP having a relatively large active area to a readout circuit having a relatively smaller active area. The interface effectively decouples anode geometry from readout circuit geometry and also may be configured with flexible anode pad geometry, which allows for compensation of optical blur variations as well as a very high fill factor. The interface can be made using standard semiconductor materials and photolithography techniques and can be configured with thermal expansion qualities that closely track or otherwise match that of the readout circuitry.

Abstract translation: 公开了可用于将传感器电路与读出电路连接的技术。 这些技术可以用于例如在许多感测/检测应用中使用的基于微通道板（MCP）的设备，并且特别适用于期望将具有相对大的有效区域的MCP与具有 相对较小的活动区域。 界面有效地将阳极几何与读出电路几何结合起来，并且还可以配置为柔性阳极垫几何形状，这允许补偿光学模糊变化以及非常高的填充因子。 该接口可以使用标准半导体材料和光刻技术制成，并且可以配置有紧密跟踪或以其它方式匹配读出电路的热膨胀特性。

公开(公告)号：US07880385B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11921959

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: Hiroyuki Kyushima ,  Hideki Shimoi ,  Hiroyuki Sugiyama ,  Hitoshi Kishita ,  Suenori Kimura ,  Yuji Masuda ,  Takayuki Ohmura

Inventor： Hiroyuki Kyushima ,  Hideki Shimoi ,  Hiroyuki Sugiyama ,  Hitoshi Kishita ,  Suenori Kimura ,  Yuji Masuda ,  Takayuki Ohmura

IPC: H01J43/04 ,  H01J43/18 ,  H01J43/00

CPC classification number: H01J43/24

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photomultiplier having a fine structure capable of realizing high detection accuracy by effectively suppressing cross talk among electron-multiplier channels. The photomultiplier comprises a housing whose inside is maintained vacuum, and, in the housing, a photocathode, an electron-multiplier section, and anodes are disposed. The electron-multiplier section has groove portions for cascade-multiplying photoelectrons as electron-multiplier channels, and the anodes are constituted by channel electrodes corresponding to the groove portions respectively defined by wall parts. In particular, at least parts of the respective channel electrodes are located in spaces sandwiched between pairs of wall parts defining the corresponding groove portions.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有能够通过有效地抑制电子倍增器通道之间的串扰来实现高检测精度的精细结构的光电倍增管。 光电倍增管包括其内部保持真空的壳体，并且在壳体中设置光电阴极，电子倍增器部分和阳极。 电子倍增器部分具有用于级联倍增光电子作为电子倍增器通道的槽部分，并且阳极由对应于分别由壁部分限定的槽部分的沟道电极构成。 特别地，各通道电极的至少一部分位于夹在形成相应凹槽部分的一对壁部分之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：US07786445B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US11898871

申请日：2007-09-17

Applicant: Teruhiko Yamaguchi ,  Suenori Kimura ,  Minoru Suzuki ,  Yoshitaka Nakamura

Inventor： Teruhiko Yamaguchi ,  Suenori Kimura ,  Minoru Suzuki ,  Yoshitaka Nakamura

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  H01J40/18 ,  H01J43/04

CPC classification number: H01J43/28

Abstract: A side tube includes a tube head, a funnel-shaped connection neck, and a tube main body, which are arranged along a tube axis and which are integrated together into the side tube. The size of a cross section of the tube head perpendicular to the tube axis is larger than the size of a cross section of the tube main body perpendicular to the tube axis. The radius of curvature of rounded corners of the tube head is smaller than the radius of curvature of rounded corners of the tube main body. The length of the tube head along the tube axis is shorter than the length of the tube main body along the tube axis. One surface of a faceplate is connected to the tube head. A photocathode is formed on the surface of the faceplate in its area located inside the tube head.

Abstract translation: 侧管包括沿着管轴布置并且集成在侧管中的管头，漏斗状连接颈部和管主体。 垂直于管轴的管头的横截面的尺寸大于管主体垂直于管轴线的横截面的尺寸。 管头的圆角的曲率半径小于管主体的圆角的曲率半径。 管头沿着管轴的长度短于管主体沿着管轴的长度。 面板的一个表面连接到管头。 在面板的位于管头内部的区域的表面上形成光电阴极。

公开(公告)号：US20090127994A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11362661

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Kiki H. Hosea ,  Matthew L. Breuer

Inventor： Kiki H. Hosea ,  Matthew L. Breuer

IPC: H01J43/04

CPC classification number: H01J43/246

Abstract: A channel electron multiplier including a single channel CEM for receiving an input particle. A multi-channel CEM is positioned after the single channel CEM for receiving emissions from the single channel CEM. An electron collector is positioned after the multi-channel CEM for generating a pulse current in response to emissions from the multi-channel CEM.

Abstract translation: 包括用于接收输入粒子的单通道CEM的通道电子倍增器。 多通道CEM位于单通道CEM之后，用于接收来自单通道CEM的发射。 电子收集器位于多通道CEM之后，响应于来自多通道CEM的发射而产生脉冲电流。

公开(公告)号：US07495392B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US11182080

申请日：2005-07-15

Applicant: Kimitsugu Nakamura ,  Yousuke Oohashi ,  Keiichi Ohishi ,  Masuo Ito

Inventor： Kimitsugu Nakamura ,  Yousuke Oohashi ,  Keiichi Ohishi ,  Masuo Ito

IPC: H01J43/04

CPC classification number: H01J43/22 ,  H01J43/18 ,  H01J43/26

Abstract: This invention relates to an electron multiplier unit and others enabling cascade multiplication of electrons through successive emission of secondary electrons in multiple stages in response to incidence of primary electrons. The electron multiplier unit has a first support member provided with an inlet aperture for letting primary electrons in, and a second support member located so as to face the first support member. The first support member is provided with a focusing electrode functioning to alter trajectories of the primary electrons, in order to guide the primary electrons to the inlet aperture. These first and second support members hold an electron multiplication section for the cascade multiplication and an anode. The electron multiplication section comprises at least a first dynode of a box type and a second dynode having a reflection type secondary electron emission surface located so as to face the first dynode and arranged to receive secondary electrons from the first dynode and to emit secondary electrons to a side where the first dynode is located. The anode is located at a position where the secondary electrons emitted from the first dynode do not directly arrive, and the second dynode alters a travel path of secondary electrons so as to be kept in a space between the first and second support members.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电子倍增器单元和其它能够响应于初级电子的入射而以多级连续发射二次电子的电子级联乘法。 电子倍增器单元具有第一支撑构件，该第一支撑构件设置有用于使一次电子入口的入口孔和位于第一支撑构件的第二支撑构件。 第一支撑构件设置有用于改变初级电子的轨迹的聚焦电极，以便将一次电子引导到入口孔。 这些第一和第二支撑构件保持用于级联乘法和阳极的电子倍增部分。 电子倍增部分至少包括箱型的第一倍增极和具有反射型二次电子发射表面的第二倍增电极，所述反射型二次电子发射表面定位成面对第一倍增电极并被布置成从第一倍增电极接收二次电子并且发射二次电子 第一个倍极管所在的一侧。 阳极位于从第一倍增电极发射的二次电子不直接到达的位置，并且第二倍增极改变二次电子的行进路径，以便保持在第一和第二支撑构件之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：US07492097B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11080665

申请日：2005-03-16

Applicant: Kimitsugu Nakamura ,  Yousuke Oohashi ,  Keiichi Ohishi ,  Masuo Ito

Inventor： Kimitsugu Nakamura ,  Yousuke Oohashi ,  Keiichi Ohishi ,  Masuo Ito

IPC: H01J43/04

CPC classification number: H01J43/22 ,  H01J43/18 ,  H01J43/26

Abstract: This invention relates to an electron multiplier unit and others enabling cascade multiplication of electrons through successive emission of secondary electrons in multiple stages in response to incidence of primary electrons. The electron multiplier unit has a first support member provided with an inlet aperture for letting primary electrons in, and a second support member located so as to face the first support member. These first and second support members hold an electron multiplication section for the cascade multiplication and an anode. The electron multiplication section is comprised of at least a first dynode of a box type and a second dynode having a reflection type secondary electron emission surface located so as to face the first dynode and arranged to receive secondary electrons from the first dynode and to emit secondary electrons to a side where the first dynode is located. The anode is located at a position where the secondary electrons emitted from the first dynode do not directly arrive, and the second dynode alters a travel path of secondary electrons so as to be kept in a space between the first and second support members.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电子倍增器单元和其它能够响应于初级电子的入射而以多级连续发射二次电子的电子级联乘法。 电子倍增器单元具有第一支撑构件，该第一支撑构件设置有用于使一次电子入口的入口孔和位于第一支撑构件的第二支撑构件。 这些第一和第二支撑构件保持用于级联乘法和阳极的电子倍增部分。 电子倍增部分包括至少第一倍频器的盒型和第二倍增电极，其具有反射型二次电子发射表面，该反射型二次电子发射表面定位成面对第一倍增电极并被布置成从第一倍增电极接收二次电子并且发射次级 电子到第一倍增电极所在的一侧。 阳极位于从第一倍增电极发射的二次电子不直接到达的位置，并且第二倍增极改变二次电子的行进路径，以便保持在第一和第二支撑构件之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：US20080164798A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US12007186

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Chan-wook Baik ,  Yong-wan Jin ,  Sun-il Kim ,  Min-jong Bae

Inventor： Chan-wook Baik ,  Yong-wan Jin ,  Sun-il Kim ,  Min-jong Bae

IPC: H01J43/04 ,  G21G4/00

CPC classification number: H01J43/04

Abstract: Provided are an electron multiplier electrode using a secondary electron extraction electrode and a terahertz radiation source using the electron multiplier electrode. The electron multiplier electrode includes: a cathode; an emitter disposed on the cathode and extracting electron beams; a gate electrode for switching the electron beams, the gate electrode being disposed on the cathode to surround the emitter; and a secondary electron extraction electrode disposed on the gate electrode and including a secondary electron extraction layer extracting secondary electrons due to collision of the electron beams.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用二次电子提取电极和使用电子倍增器电极的太赫兹辐射源的电子倍增器电极。 电子倍增器电极包括：阴极; 设置在阴极上并提取电子束的发射器; 用于切换电子束的栅电极，栅电极设置在阴极上以围绕发射极; 以及二次电子提取电极，设置在栅电极上，并且包括由于电子束的碰撞而提取二次电子的二次电子提取层。