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Why does a photomultiplier tube (PMT) traditionally present better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than an avalanche photodiode (APD)?

Empirically, a photomultiplier tube (PMT) is said to present better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than an avalanche photodiode (APD). Some materials say that it is attributed to the higher gain and ...
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