{"product_id":"the-physics-of-particle-detectors-paperback-9780521675680","title":"The Physics of Particle Detectors (Paperback) 9780521675680","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Physics of Particle Detectors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and design of particle detectors, covering all major detector types in use today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDan Green (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521675680, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 14 July 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e376 pages, 151 b\/w illus.  9 tables  133 exercises\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2 cm, 0.6 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Green has written a valuable wide-ranging text in an original style, exploiting well his long experience. Since Rutherford, instrumentation of nuclear and particle physics experiments has been a significant inspiration to many in the field. This book provides an excellent starting point for those hoping to maintain this tradition.' G. Hall, Contemporary Physics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis text provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and design of particle detectors, covering all major detector types in use today. The book begins with a reprise of the size and energy scales involved in different physical processes. It then considers non-destructive methods, including the photoelectric effect, photomultipliers, scintillators, Cerenkov and transition radiation, scattering and ionisation and the use of magnetic fields in drift and wire chambers. A complete chapter is devoted to silicon detectors. In the final part of the book, the author discusses destructive measurement techniques including Thompson and Compton scattering, Bremsstrahlung and calorimetry. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on explaining the physical principles on which detection is based, and showing, by considering appropriate examples, how those principles are best utilised in real detectors. This approach also reveals the limitations that are intrinsic to different devices. Exercises and detailed further reading lists are included.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Introduction: 1. Size, energy, cross section\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Non-Destructive Measurements: Part II. A. Time and Velocity: 2. The photoelectric effect, photomultipliers, scintillators\u003cbr\u003e 3. Cerenkov radiation\u003cbr\u003e 4. Transition radiation\u003cbr\u003e Part II. B. Scattering and Ionization: 5. Elastic EM scattering\u003cbr\u003e 6. Ionization\u003cbr\u003e Part II. C. Position and Momentum: 7. Magnetic fields\u003cbr\u003e 8. Drift and diffusion in materials, wire chambers\u003cbr\u003e 9. SI detectors\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Destructive Measurements: Part III. A. Radiation: 10. Radiation and photon scattering\u003cbr\u003e Part III. B. Energy Measurements: 11. EM Calorimetry\u003cbr\u003e 12. Hadronic calorimetry\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. The Complete Set of Measurements: 13. Summary\u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Particle \u0026amp; high-energy physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Particle \u0026amp; high-energy physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Particle%20\u0026amp;%20high-energy%20physics%20%5BPHP%5D%22\"\u003ePHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005042184472,"sku":"9780521675680","price":62.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521675680i_bd409831-2268-4a60-8e1c-894899771fb5.jpg?v=1691379805","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-physics-of-particle-detectors-paperback-9780521675680","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}