Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics 1st Edition by Richard Clinton Fernow (PDF)

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This book brings together the most important topics in experimental particle physics over the past forty years to give a brief but balanced overview of the subject. The author begins by reviewing particle physics and discussing electromagnetic and nuclear interactions. He then goes on to discuss three nearly universal aspects of particle physics experiments: beams, targets, and fast electronics. The second part of the book treats in detail the properties of various types of particle detector, such as scintillation counters, Cerenkov counters, proportional chambers, drift chambers, sampling calorimeters, and specialized detectors. Wherever possible the author attempts to enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of performance. Finally, he discusses aspects of specific experiments, such as properties of triggers, types of measurement, spectrometers, and the integration of detectors into coherent systems. Throughout the book, each chapter begins with a discussion of the basic principles involved, followed by selective examples.

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⭐This book is a must for experimental particle physicists. It goes over the different beams and detectors in a way that is easy to understand but not dumbed down too much. If you’re starting out in the field, been out of the field and need a refresher, or you’re thinking about going into the field, this book is for you.

⭐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.

⭐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.

⭐book well kept as described

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