TY - GEN
T1 - The art of calorimetry
AU - Gaudio, G.
AU - Livan, M.
AU - Wigmans, R.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - This paper is intended as an introduction to and overview of calorimetric particle detection in high-energy physics experiments. First, the physics that plays a role when high-energy particles are absorbed in dense matter is described, with emphasis on issues that are important for the properties of calorimeters. Next, all aspects of the calorimeter response function are discussed: Mean value, shape, width, and the factors that determine these characteristics. Then, we elaborate on some practical issues that are important for those working with calorimeters: calibration and simulation. Finally, a brief overview of modern developments in this rapidly evolving field is given.
AB - This paper is intended as an introduction to and overview of calorimetric particle detection in high-energy physics experiments. First, the physics that plays a role when high-energy particles are absorbed in dense matter is described, with emphasis on issues that are important for the properties of calorimeters. Next, all aspects of the calorimeter response function are discussed: Mean value, shape, width, and the factors that determine these characteristics. Then, we elaborate on some practical issues that are important for those working with calorimeters: calibration and simulation. Finally, a brief overview of modern developments in this rapidly evolving field is given.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84885014160&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3254/978-1-60750-630-0-31
DO - 10.3254/978-1-60750-630-0-31
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84885014160
SN - 9781607506300
T3 - Proceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
SP - 31
EP - 77
BT - Proceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
T2 - International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on Radiation and Particle Detectors
Y2 - 20 July 2009 through 25 July 2009
ER -