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Subject: Re: Photomultiplier
Date: Oct 02, 10:44 am
Poster: Ben Franchuk

On Oct 02, 10:44 am, Ben Franchuk wrote:

>Hi I am looking at making a scintillator based fast neutron detector and have been looking at some of the PMT's for sale on E-bay. I am wondering how sensitive these are to ambient light damage as they have photo's on the site of them and some look like they are taken with a flash.

I would assume since they are not powered up
the tube would be safe. More phototubes
here. (also check the 'new' section)
http://www.sphere.bc.ca/test/tubes.html