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 == Image intensifier ==
-Incoming photons are converted into electrons on a photocathode.
-The emitted electrons are multiplied in a Micro Channel Plates (MCP) element.
-These electrons impact on a phosphor screen, stimulating line emission.
-The phosphor material is specially selected for its short decay time (which is the main limitation for high speed operation).
 A [http://sales.hamamatsu.com/en/home.php Hamamatsu] C9548-03BL series image intensifier is used.