Cherenkov radiation: from discovery to RICH

Cherenkov radiation: from discovery to RICH

The history of the discovery of Cherenkov radiation is reviewed. Its early observations in particle accelerators and cosmic rays are described, and how it forms is qualitatively discussed. Types and high-energy physics applications of Cherenkov detectors are briefly outlined.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics Uspekhi 2015-01, Vol.58 (5), p.467-471
1. Verfasser: Bashmakov, Yu A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cerenkov counters
charged particle accelerators
Cherenkov counters
Cherenkov radiation
classical electrodynamics
Cosmic rays
electron
Particle accelerators
proton
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Zusammenfassung:The history of the discovery of Cherenkov radiation is reviewed. Its early observations in particle accelerators and cosmic rays are described, and how it forms is qualitatively discussed. Types and high-energy physics applications of Cherenkov detectors are briefly outlined.
ISSN:1063-7869
1468-4780
DOI:10.3367/UFNe.0185.201505f.0502