Commercial photomultiplier tube typical of those used in the space program in the 1960's. This ten stage photomultiplier tube, Amperex 152AVP, was made by Philips NV. The technical brochure notes that it "is intended for use in applications such as scintillation counting…" and that "… it is particularly suitable for geophysical and astronomical missile experiments". The overall gain for the tube was about one-million fold. It was transferred to NASM from NASA/GSFC in 1995.
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Manufacturer
Amperex
Dimensions
3-D: 10 x 1.9cm (3 15/16 x 3/4 in.)
Materials
Cylinder - glass, containing small metallic wires and plates
Pins - metal
Inventory Number
A19950047000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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