Evolution of Silicon Sensor Technology in Particle Physics 2nd Edition By Frank Hartmann
Frank Hartmann's book, Evolution of Silicon Sensor Technology in Particle Physics, second edition, was published in 2017 by Springer. It is a monograph that describes the technological evolution and practical application of silicon detectors in high-energy physics. Book Details
- Title: Evolution of Silicon Sensor Technology in Particle Physics: Basics and Applications
- Author: Frank Hartmann
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Year (2nd Edition): 2017
- Print ISBN: 9783319644349
- eTextbook ISBN: 9783319644363
Content SummaryThis edition offers a detailed overview of the silicon sensor technology used at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), from the basic principles to actual implementation. It provides a practical introduction to the technology, drawing on the author's firsthand experience with major experiments. Key topics covered include:
- Basic Principles: Covers the fundamental workings of small strip- and pixel-detectors.
- Real-world Applications: Details the author's involvement and the realization of the DELPHI, CDF II, and CMS tracking detectors.
- Practical Challenges: Acquaints readers with the design challenges and solutions encountered over several detector generations.
- Radiation Effects: Discusses radiation studies, defect engineering, and concepts for very high radiation levels in greater detail than the first edition.
- Measurement Tools: Introduces measurement tools for sensor Research & Development (R&D).
The book is a valuable resource for experts and students at the master/PhD level, offering information previously scattered across various presentations online. Note that a third edition was published in 2024, which covers even newer topics like precise timing detectors and advanced CMOS sensors.