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CRT phosphors were standardized beginning around World War II and designated by the letter "P" followed by a number. | CRT phosphors were standardized beginning around World War II and designated by the letter "P" followed by a number. | ||
In most early scopes, the standard phosphor was P-2. By the late 1950s, P-31 became dominant. For scopes primarily used with photographic recording, the blue P-11 phosphor was common. | |||
The choice of phosphor for a CRT is based on the intended application of the instrument. The phosphor affects: | The choice of phosphor for a CRT is based on the intended application of the instrument. The phosphor affects: | ||