Accelerator Science: Luminosity vs. Energy

Multimedia · Mon Sep 19 00:00:00 EDT 2016

OSTI ID:1326023

Lincoln, Don

In the world of high energy physics there are several parameters that are important when one constructs a particle accelerator. Two crucial ones are the energy of the beam and the luminosity, which is another word for the number of particles in the beam. In this video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln explains the differences and the pros and cons. He even works in an unexpected sporting event.

• Research Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1326023
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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