Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics

ISBN-13: 9781009290081 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Richard Clinton Fernow

Opis

This book gives a balanced overview of the most important topics in experimental particle physics, including beams, targets, and particle detectors. First published in 1986, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

Recenzje

'Richard Fernow's Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics is an excellent step towards bridging the gap between the enormous amount of primary literature and the beginning graduate student or interested scientist.' Nature

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetic interactions; 3. Nuclear interactions; 4. Particle beams; 5. Targets; 6. Fast electronics; 7. Scintillation counters; 8. Cerenkov counters; 9. Proportional chambers; 10. Drift chambers; 11. Sampling calorimeters; 12. Specialized detectors; 13. Triggers; 14. Detector systems; 15. Some fundamental measurements; Appendices; Author index; Subject index.