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How are Photomultiplier Tubes Used in Flow Cytometry? – News-Medical.net
Flow cytometers use photodetectors to convert the light of excited fluorophores into photocurrent, which can be digitized.
Flow cytometers use photodetectors to convert the light of excited fluorophores into photocurrent, which can be digitized. Photomultiplier tubes are one of the most common types of photodetectors used in flow cytometry and are often preferred over other common photodetectors due to their increased sensitivity.
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How photomultiplier tubes work
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