Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics

This book provides a brief but balanced overview of experimental particle physics in the late twentieth century, covering particle physics, electromagnetic and nuclear interactions, beams, targets, and fast electronics, and the properties of particle detectors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book serves as a concise yet balanced introduction to experimental particle physics in the late twentieth century. The author begins by providing a review of particle physics, delving into the realms of electromagnetic and nuclear interactions. Subsequently, he explores three fundamental aspects of particle physics experiments: beams, targets, and fast electronics. The second part of the book delves into the properties of various types of particle detectors, including scintillation counters, Cerenkov counters, proportional chambers, drift chambers, sampling calorimeters, and specialized detectors. Throughout, the author endeavors to enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of these detectors' performance.

The final chapter discusses specific experiments, encompassing properties of triggers, types of measurement, spectrometers, and the integration of detectors into coherent systems. Originally published in 1986, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core. By encompassing a wide range of topics and presenting them in a clear and accessible manner, this book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts alike in the field of experimental particle physics.

ISBN-13: 9781009290050
Edition number: Revised ed