The Physics of Particle Accelerators: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780198505495)

The complex technology of particle accelerators is based upon a series of simple physical concepts. This introduction to the subject focuses on providing a physical understanding of these key ideas. The study surveys the many aspects of accelerator physics and not only explains how accelerators work, but also why the underlying physics leads to a particular choice of design or technique, and points out the limitations of the technology. The mathematical treatment always emphasizes the physical principles described by the equations, and includes a range of calculations which develop a feeling for the quantities and concepts involved.

Author: Klaus Wille, Jason McFall
ISBN-10: 0198505493
ISBN-13: 9780198505495
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2001
Pages: 330
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.14w x 0.65d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2001 pg. 56