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The Microchannel Plate (MCP) market is a segment of the Laboratory Equipment industry. MCPs are used in a variety of laboratory applications, such as mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and imaging. They are used to detect and measure particles, ions, and photons. MCPs are made of a thin layer of glass or ceramic material with a large number of microscopic channels etched into it. The channels are filled with a gas, such as argon, and when a particle or photon passes through the channel, it causes a cascade of electrons to be released. These electrons are then detected and measured. MCPs are used in a variety of laboratory applications, such as particle detection, imaging, and spectroscopy. They are also used in medical imaging, such as PET scans, and in industrial applications, such as particle accelerators. The MCP market is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering products and services. Some of the major players in the market include Hamamatsu Photonics, Photek, Oxford Instruments, and MCP Technologies. Show Less Read more