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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.

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'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

Table of Contents
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.

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    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Publication Date: 2/9/2023 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781009290050, 978-1009290050
    ISBN10: 1009290053
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    Particle and high-energy physics

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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.

    Trade Review
    '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

    Table of Contents
    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.

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