Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics [Paperback]

Richard Clinton Fernow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521379407 | ISBN-13: 978-0521379403 | Publication Date: March 31, 1989

A concise, balanced overview of the most important topics in experimental particle physics of the past forty years is presented in this comprehensive study. Beginning with a review of particle physics and electromagnetic and nuclear interactions, the book continues with a discussion of three nearly universal aspects of particle physics experiments: beams, targets and fast electrons. The second part of the text details the properties of various types of particle detectors, such as scintillation and Cerenkov counters, proportional and drift chambers, sampling calorimeters, and special detectors. The last chapter demonstrates how the various aspects of the previous chapters can be integrated in an experimental system. There are numerous references to the research literature, in addition to examples and workable problems.

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"...an admirable job of condensing a wealth of information into a coherent text...This book would serve well as either a graduate-level or a practical text." Science

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 31, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521379407
• ISBN-13: 978-0521379403
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,175,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good item for students who study experimental high energy physics, June 21, 2009

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Kang Hye Koo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics (Paperback)

Before this book, I read Leo's "techniques for nuclear and particle physics experiments". Yes, it's also a good book but is focused more on the basic principles and tools for beginners. This Fernow's book is more practical than Leo's, I think. It describes the each set of detectors which are designed and used at the ordinary research facilities and these are really helpful to me. If you feel a little bit hard to make your picture after reading Leo's, reading this book might be helpful.

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for High Energy Physics Experimentalists, January 8, 2003

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DAVID LANGS (WINDSOR, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics (Paperback)

Although this book is somewhat dated and badly in need of a new edition, it still contains essential material for those in experimental high energy physics. I know of no other single book which covers HEP detectors in more depth. Many of the principles in this book apply also to newer detectors not covered and this is critical background reading for new grad students in the field.

My only complaint: the book is now printed digitally and looks it. Some of the pages were almost unreadable and the cover looks like it was done on your laser printer. I'm used to better quality from Cambridge Press.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, June 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics (Paperback)

This book is more of an advanced level reading for graduate students pursuing careers in particle physics. The basic content is refreshing and I am glad that the explanation of accelerated particles was established early in the book, which gave meat to he later context. Overall, I give this book a three-star, because many theories were repeated throughout the book, which got a little annoying.