Citation
Abstract
The complete statistical behavior of the random gain of a photomultiplier tube (PMT) has not previously yielded to exact analysis. In this paper a Markov diffusion model is used to determine an approximate probability density for the random gain. This approximate density preserves the correct second-order statistics and appears to be in reasonably good agreement with previously reported experimental data. The receiver operating curve for a pulse counter detector of PMT cathode emission events is analyzed using this density. The error performance of a simple binary direct detection optical communication system is also derived.
Details
- Volume
- 42-68
- Published
- April 15, 1982
- Pages
- 55–67
- File Size
- 882.5 KB