This publication, "Cloud Chamber Photographs of the Cosmic Radiation," authored by G. D. Rochester and J. G. Wilson and published by Pergamon, delves into the intricate world of quantum theory physics. It specifically focuses on the study of cosmic radiation as visualized through cloud chamber photographs. The content covers technical features of operation, including the observation of tracks of individual subatomic particles of high energy, electrons, cascade showers, and various nuclear interactions. The publication also details experimental techniques such as counter-controlled tracks and internal control of the cloud chamber, alongside discussions on V-particles and their decay processes.
This manual serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the phenomena observed in cloud chambers. It details experimental techniques and particle behaviors, including artificially-produced electrons and photons, nuclear disintegrations in lead plates, and the products of energetic stars within the cloud chamber's gas. The publication also explores different types of showers, such as penetrating showers in high-pressure environments, providing detailed insights for researchers and students in the field of physics.
Cloud Chamber Photographs of the Cosmic Radiation focuses on cloud chamber and photographic emulsion wherein the tracks of individual subatomic particles of high energy are studied.
The publication first offers information on the technical features of operation and electrons and cascade showers. Discussions focus on the relationship in time and space of counter-controlled tracks; techniques of internal control of the cloud chamber; cascade processes with artificially-produced electrons and photons; and nuclear interaction associated with an extensive shower.
The manuscript then elaborates on nuclear disintegrations and interactions of secondary particles and V-particles. Topics include neutral V-decays in which one secondary can be identified; nuclear disintegrations in a thick lead plate; penetrating shower in a high pressure cloud chamber; and products of an energetic star in the gas of the cloud chamber.
The publication is a reliable reference for readers interested in the study of cloud chamber photographs and cosmic radiation.
Author: Rochester, G. D.
Author: Wilson, J. G.
Publisher: Pergamon
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Cloud Chamber Photographs of the Cosmic Radiation
Pages: 00136 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2013-10-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781483231532
Category: Science : Physics - Quantum Theory
Cloud Chamber Photographs of the Cosmic Radiation focuses on cloud chamber and photographic emulsion wherein the tracks of individual subatomic particles of high energy are studied.
The publication first offers information on the technical features of operation and electrons and cascade showers. Discussions focus on the relationship in time and space of counter-controlled tracks; techniques of internal control of the cloud chamber; cascade processes with artificially-produced electrons and photons; and nuclear interaction associated with an extensive shower.
The manuscript then elaborates on nuclear disintegrations and interactions of secondary particles and V-particles. Topics include neutral V-decays in which one secondary can be identified; nuclear disintegrations in a thick lead plate; penetrating shower in a high pressure cloud chamber; and products of an energetic star in the gas of the cloud chamber.
The publication is a reliable reference for readers interested in the study of cloud chamber photographs and cosmic radiation.
Author: Rochester, G. D.
Author: Wilson, J. G.
Publisher: Pergamon
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Cloud Chamber Photographs of the Cosmic Radiation
Pages: 00136 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2013-10-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781483231532
Category: Science : Physics - Quantum Theory
