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photomultiplier

Pronunciation: [ˌfoʊtoʊˈmʌltiˌplaɪər]

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Learn how to use photomultiplier in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “science”

(noun) a device that changes light into an electrical signal. It is used to detect very small amounts of light, like from a star or a tiny flash.

Example

The scientist used a photomultiplier to measure the faint light from distant stars.

Example

The experiment failed because they did not have a photomultiplier to detect the light.

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How does a photomultiplier work in capturing light signals?

How to pronounce photomultiplier

Pronunciation: [ˌfoʊtoʊˈmʌltiˌplaɪər]

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