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Gaseous Radiation Detectors: Fundamentals and Applications
Gaseous Radiation Detectors: Fundamentals and Applications
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Gaseous radiation detectors are essential for high-energy and particle physics, and this book provides a comprehensive overview of their development and applications. It covers the basic processes, multi-wire proportional chambers, and generations of detectors, as well as their use in experimental physics and other fields.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Gaseous radiation detectors play a crucial role in high-energy and particle physics, constantly evolving to meet the demands of scientific research. This comprehensive book offers a solid foundation for understanding the fundamental processes involved in detecting and tracking charged particles, photons, and neutrons. It begins by delving into the basics, covering topics such as particle acceleration, energy deposition, and the interaction of radiation with matter.
The book then progresses to discuss the development of multi-wire proportional chambers, which have become the standard technology for gas-based radiation detection. It describes the design principles, construction techniques, and performance characteristics of various generations of gas detectors, including ionization chambers, scintillation crystals, and solid-state detectors.
Furthermore, the book explores the diverse applications of gas-based radiation detectors in experimental physics and other fields. It showcases examples of complex event tracking, particle identification, and neutral radiation imaging, highlighting their importance in advancing our understanding of fundamental physics phenomena.
To enhance the reader's understanding, the book includes an extensive collection of data and references. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and experimentalists in nuclear and particle physics, providing them with the latest information and insights into the field.
Recognizing the importance of open access to scientific knowledge, this book has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core. This ensures that it reaches a wider audience, promoting scientific collaboration and dissemination worldwide.
In conclusion, Gaseous Radiation Detectors: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the world of gas-based radiation detectors. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the basic principles and technological advancements, while also showcasing their diverse applications in experimental physics and other fields. With its extensive data and references, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers and experimentalists seeking to advance their knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
ISBN-13: 9781009291217
Edition number: Revised ed
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