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SPARKCHAMBER DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Atomic Physics
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
OBS

A spark chamber is a device used for detecting charged particles. It is one of many detector devices used by elementary particle physicists in the search for a greater understanding of the subatomic particles which make up the universe.

Key term(s)
  • spark chamber detector

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique atomique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie

Spanish

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