The New Streak Image Tube PIF-01

Abstract

A new, small-size image-converter tube type PIF-01 has been developed for recording of various high speed phenomena with subpicosecond time resolution. The designing goal of the new image-converter tube having four electrodes geometry (photocathode, acceleration mesh, focusing electrode, anode diaphragm) and incorporating with a modern deflection system, was to simultaneously improve temporal resolution and dynamic range.Preliminary experimental results confirm the efficiency of the software developed for picofemtosecond streak tube computation and optimization.