The Physics of Particle Detectors |
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| Author:
| Green, Dan |
| Contribution by:
| Ericson, T.
Landshoff, P. Y. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-66226-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2000 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $161.00 |
Book Description:
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This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and design of particle detectors, covering all major detector types in use today. Emphasis is placed on explaining the physical principles behind particle detection, showing how those principles are best utilised in real detectors. The book will be of interest and value to undergraduates, graduates and researchers in both particle and nuclear physics. Exercises and detailed further reading lists are included.
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and design of particle detectors, covering all major detector types in use today. Emphasis is placed on explaining the physical principles behind particle detection, showing how those principles are best utilised in real detectors. The book will be of interest and value to undergraduates, graduates and researchers in both particle and nuclear physics. Exercises and detailed further reading lists are included.