Recent progress with multi-anode microchannel array detector systemsThe construction and modes of operation of Multi-Anode Microchannel Arrays (MAMA's) are briefly reviewed. The MAMA detectors, which are a family of photoelectric, photon-counting array detectors being developed specifically for use in instruments on ground-based and space-borne telescopes, combine the high sensitivity and photometric stability of a conventional channel electron multiplier with a high-resolution imaging capability. The MAMA detectors feature low applied potential (less than 3 kV), high gain (greater than 10 to the 6th electrons/pulse), an absolute event timing accuracy of 100 ns or better, a very long count lifetime (greater than 2.5 x 10 to the 11th counts/sq mm), and a power consumption of less than 30 W for a complete system
Document ID
19820064197
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Timothy, J. G. (Colorado, University Boulder, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Instrumentation for astronomy with large optical telescopes