photomultiplier

(fōt′ō mul′tə plī′ər)

noun

a photoemissive photoelectric cell which amplifies emitted electrons and converts them into brighter light, an electric signal, etc.

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noun

An electronic sensing device used to detect electromagnetic energy of a wide range of frequencies and intensity levels.

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