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176 PI-MAX
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Figure 11-3: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation for Gen II Intensifiers
Figure 11-4: QE Curves: Gen II Intensifiers
11.1 Setup and Operation
The PI-MAX4 must have an installed MCP Gating board.
Make all of the required cable connections for the experiment.
Apply power to the equipment and launch the application software.
Configure the gating parameters. Start with a relatively long gate to acquire the
phenomenon of interest.
Begin running the experiment.
Finally, narrow down the gate to the desired operation.
NOTE:
Pulse repetition rate is limited to 8 kHz.
Off
Off Off
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On
Photocathode Gating
(Slow Gate Intensifier)
MCP Gating
Effective Gate Width
~50 - 175 ns*
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CALIBRATED
AT THE FACTORY.
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