Calorimetry for Collider Physics, an Introduction

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This book is exceptional in offering a thorough but accessible introduction to calorimetry that will meet the needs of both students and researchers in the field of particle physics. It is designed to provide the sound knowledge of the basics of calorimetry and of calorimetric techniques and instrumentation that is mandatory for any physicist involved in the design and construction of large experiments or in data analysis. An important feature is the correction of a number of persistent common misconceptions. Among the topics covered are the physics and development of electromagnetic showers, electromagnetic calorimetry, the physics and development of hadron showers, hadron calorimetry, and calibration of a calorimeter. Two chapters are devoted to more promising calorimetric techniques for the next collider. Calorimetry for Collider Physics, an introduction will be of value for all who are seeking a reliable guide to calorimetry that occupies the middle ground between the brief chapter in a generic book on particle detection and the highly complex and lengthy reference book. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Calorimetry—From Thermodynamics to Particle Detection (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 1-27 Front Matter ....Pages 29-29 Interactions of Particles with Matter (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 31-51 Shower Development (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 53-73 The Calorimeter Signals (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 75-89 Front Matter ....Pages 91-91 Containment and Profiles (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 93-110 The Energy Resolution of Calorimeters (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 111-140 Front Matter ....Pages 141-141 The Fundamental Problems of Hadron Calorimetry (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 143-155 Methods to Improve Hadronic Calorimeter Performance (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 157-175 Front Matter ....Pages 177-177 Calibrating a Calorimeter System (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 179-210 Operational Challenges (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 211-220 Front Matter ....Pages 221-221 Calorimeter Performance (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 223-243 Particle Flow Analysis (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 245-256 Outlook (Michele Livan, Richard Wigmans)....Pages 257-263 Back Matter ....Pages 265-269