Detectors for Particle Radiation [Paperback]

A clear, concise, comprehensive review of detectors of high-energy particles and radiation; thoroughly revised and updated.This textbook provides a clear, concise and comprehensive review of the physical principles behind the devices used to detect charged particles and gamma rays, and the construction and performance of these detectors. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include all the latest developments in detector technology. This lucid textbook is well illustrated throughout with examples from the many areas in science in which these detectors are used, especially particle physics, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, cosmic ray physics, space sciences and geological exploration. It provides both a coursebook for students in physics, and a useful introduction for researchers in other fields.This textbook provides a clear, concise and comprehensive review of the physical principles behind the devices used to detect charged particles and gamma rays, and the construction and performance of these detectors. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include all the latest developments in detector technology. This lucid textbook is well illustrated throughout with examples from the many areas in science in which these detectors are used, especially particle physics, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, cosmic ray physics, space sciences and geological exploration. It provides both a coursebook for students in physics, and a useful introduction for researchers in other fields.This textbook provides a clear, concise and comprehensive review of the physical principles behind the devices used to detect charged particles and gamma rays, and the construction and performance of these many different types of detectors. Detectors for high-energy particles and radiation are used in many areas of science, especially particle physics and nuclear physics experiments, nuclear medicine, cosmic ray measurements, space sciences and gelãž