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Kerns, Q. A.

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A sensitive image intensifier which uses inert gas

High gain optical image intensifier utilizes inert gas cavity with copper electrodes to form electron avalanches without excessive pulse voltages. Estimated optical gain for device is two times 10 to the power of seven.

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