title: The sensitivity of nonlinear detectors.
abstract: Starting from the general concept of sensitivity as the quotient of effect by cause, the differential spectral and relative spectral sensitivities of a radiation detector are derived. If the effect is not proportional to the cause, it is shown that a relative spectral sensitivity without restrictions may be defined only by referring to equal effect but not to equal cause. Some consequences of this condition are discussed.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bauer