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Approximation to the Probability Density at the Output of a Photmultiplier TubeThe probability density of the integrated output of a photomultiplier tube (PMT) is approximated by the Gaussian, Rayleigh, and Gamma probability densities. The accuracy of the approximations depends on the signal energy alpha: the Gamma distribution is accurate for all alpha, the Raleigh distribution is accurate for small alpha (approximate or less than 1 photon) and the Gaussian distribution is accurate for large alpha (approximate or greater than 10 photons).
Document ID
19830019758
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Stokey, R. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Lee, P. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 15, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: The Telecommun. and Data Acquisition Rept.
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
83N28029
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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