Image Intensifier

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electronic device
gptkbp:alternativeTo Flat-panel detector
gptkbp:category gptkb:Optoelectronics
medical device
Imaging technology
gptkbp:component Night vision device
Fluoroscopy system
gptkbp:contains Phosphor screen
Microchannel plate
Photocathode
gptkbp:function Amplifies low light images
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Image Intensifier
gptkbp:input Low intensity photons
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Harold_S._Black
1940s
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Photoelectric_effect
gptkbp:output Visible image
gptkbp:requires High voltage supply
gptkbp:usedIn Industrial inspection
Medical imaging
Night vision
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Admiral's_Image
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6