Characterization of image intensifier tubes in vary temperature environments

Shiyu Xu; Le Chang; Beihong Liu; Heng Zhao; Zhujun Chu; Yanni Gong; Guangfan Wang

doi:10.1117/12.2627419

27 March 2022 Characterization of image intensifier tubes in vary temperature environments

Shiyu Xu, Le Chang, Beihong Liu, Heng Zhao, Zhujun Chu, Yanni Gong, Guangfan Wang

Proceedings Volume 12169, Eighth Symposium on Novel Photoelectronic Detection Technology and Applications; 12169D6 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2627419
Event: Eighth Symposium on Novel Photoelectronic Detection Technology and Applications, 2021, Kunming, China

Abstract

Image intensifiers have been wildly used for military, law enforcement and commercial applications. Its small size, weight and power (SWaP) make it ideal for integration into different systems. Normally, the performance of image intensifiers is measured at room temperature, but it is expected to operate in vary temperature environments. Therefore, it is very important to know the variation of the image intensifiers performance with temperature. Here, we characterize the variation of intensifier photocathode, microchannel plates (MCPs) and phosphor screen over a large range of temperatures. The “bare” tube is connected to high voltage power supplies via cables. The power supplies and all measuring instruments are outside the chamber in order to avoid the influence of temperature. The result could be used to optimize and control the luminance gain of image intensifiers.

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Shiyu Xu, Le Chang, Beihong Liu, Heng Zhao, Zhujun Chu, Yanni Gong, and Guangfan Wang "Characterization of image intensifier tubes in vary temperature environments", Proc. SPIE 12169, Eighth Symposium on Novel Photoelectronic Detection Technology and Applications, 12169D6 (27 March 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2627419

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