McPherson - Model MCP -Microchannel Plate Intensifier

Operating in the Soft X-ray Extreme UV or Vacuum UV requires specialized detection systems. Difficulties with conventional detection schemes in this wavelength range include window transmittance, vacuum sealing and photocathode materials sensitivity. In order to operate a multichannel or array based detection system in the vacuum ultraviolet, one method is to use an open, windowless microchannel plate (MCP) as an intensifier. MCP intensifiers are most frequently employed when direct detection charge coupled detectors (CCDs) cannot be implemented due to geometry or packaging (e.g. at grazing angles) or when shutter, or gating is required.