S. Y. Lee
Accelerator Physics
- ISBN 13:
- 9789812562005
- author:
- S. Y. Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 575
- Dimensions:
- 22.78 x 16.23 x 3.17 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Accelerator Physics explores the development and applications of high-energy accelerators in physics research. From their inception in 1911 to the present day, these devices have played a crucial role in numerous groundbreaking discoveries across various fields.
The book delves into the history of accelerator development, covering key advancements such as improved vacuum technology, high-voltage dc and rf accelerators, and beam dynamics. It also introduces readers to advanced topics like synchrotron radiation phenomena and nonlinear beam dynamics.
Written for graduate or senior undergraduate students in physics, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to accelerator physics and its applications in fields such as particle and nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, and biomedical physics.