Title
Whirlwind photomultiplier tube module
Catalog Number
102731846
Type
Physical object
Description
Object is a metal box containing a round, flat-faced vacuum tube (similar tubes are catalogued as photomultiplier tubes). A small glass port is set in one side. One coax cable ending in a BNC connector, and one multi-conductor cable ending in a large round 15-pin screw connector are attached to the end of the box. Object is similar to 102731845 but lacks the mirror.
Date
1951
Manufacturer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Identifying Numbers
| Other number |
7/54 1506EB |
Hand written in white on the side of the CRT |
| Other number |
Dumont 6291 |
Number on side of tube |
Dimensions
overall: 17 1/2 in x 11 in x 6 in
Category
Component/module
Credit
Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation
