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Explore the technical foundations of particle acceleration and detection with this specialized text from Springer. This book focuses on the mechanics of drift chambers, which are essential apparatuses used to measure the space coordinates of charged particle trajectories. Readers will learn how ionization electrons, produced by charged particles within the chamber gas, are detected to determine drift times and arrival positions on sensitive electrodes. The text covers the historical development and evolution of these technologies, including the introduction of the multiwire proportional chamber, also known as the Charpak chamber, in 1968. By studying the early research conducted by Bressani, Charpak, Rahm, and Zupa, this book provides a clear look at how signal timing contributes to accurate coordinate determination. It serves as a valuable resource for those studying electrical engineering, physics, and advanced particle detection methods.

Key Features

Covers the fundamental principles of measuring space coordinates for charged particle trajectories.

Explains the process of detecting ionization electrons within a chamber gas for precise measurement.

Provides historical context regarding the introduction of the multiwire proportional chamber in 1968.

Details how drift times and arrival positions on sensitive electrodes are used for data collection.

Includes insights into the foundational studies performed by researchers like Charpak and Bressani.

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Release Date
22 October 2010
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