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Which of the following types of film digitizers uses a photomultiplier tube to detect the transmitted light?

a. Laser-Based
b. Charged-Coupled Device
c. Red visible light
d. Archive

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Final answer:

The question does not directly relate to the information provided as none of the options explicitly mentions the use of photomultiplier tubes. A photomultiplier tube is a sensitive light detector but distinct from the CCD technology mentioned, which captures images as a matrix of pixels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of film digitizer that uses a photomultiplier tube to detect the transmitted light is not specifically mentioned in the options provided. However, it can be addressed by understanding the technology involved in film digitization. Photomultiplier tubes are very sensitive detectors of light that amplify the signal substantially. They are commonly used in scientific instruments, including some types of film digitizers, where high sensitivity is required. On the other hand, CCD, or Charge-Coupled Device, detectors are semiconductor devices that convert light photons into electronic signals and are commonly used in digital cameras and telescopes for imaging purposes.

CCD detectors are described as recording images as a matrix of tiny pixels, with each pixel responding to light intensity and color filters being applied for colored digital images. They are capable of counting photons in millions of pixels. These detectors are based on the particle-like properties of photons interacting with the sensitive area. However, CCDs are not the same as photomultiplier tubes, which utilize a different technology for light detection.

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