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    School of Physics and Astronomy

    The Spark Chamber



    Welcome

    A brief Introduction to the world of Particle Physics

    What is a Spark Chamber?

    Detectors and the Particle Physicist

    What does a Spark Chamber detect?

    Cosmic Rays

    Where do Cosmic Rays come from?

    Types of particle

    How does a Spark Chamber work?

    Why does the Spark Chamber Spark?

    Electromagnetic Interference

    Photographs of a Spark Chamber

    References and Acknowledgements

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    Last updated: 24 Mar 2007