Particle detector and data acquisition

Author: Xie Yigang
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Experimental particle physics is one of the forefronts of current physics research. In particle physics experiments, reactions are produced by bombarding particles with a particle source, and detector systems measure the reaction products to obtain experimental data, which is then used for offline data analysis to achieve physical results. In this process, particle detectors and data acquisition are core components. This book is suitable for researchers engaged in particle physics experiments and nuclear physics experiments, senior undergraduate students, teachers, and graduate students in relevant university majors. It can also be used as a reference for scientists working in particle detector applications and online data acquisition systems. Based on a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the development of this discipline, the author combines their extensive practical work experience to provide a detailed introduction to various types of detectors commonly used in particle physics experiments, including multi-wire proportional chambers, various types of drift chambers, scintillation counters, silicon strip detectors, Cherenkov counters, traversing radiation detectors, calorimeters, large spectrometers, etc., as well as readout electronics and instrument bus standards, trigger selection systems, and online data acquisition systems. The book concisely describes the physical principles, performance, and applications of particle detectors, including the latest developments in this field over the past 20 years, with a focus on practicality.