Transition Radiation Detector X-Ray Calculator
High-energy experimental particle physics: Model Transition Radiation (TR) generated across dielectric foil interfaces, calculating plasma frequency ($\omega_p$), formation zone length ($Z$), and X-ray photon yield.
Relativistic Particle & Radiator Foil
TR active for γ > 1000
Spacing between foils
Detector Stack Configuration
X-Ray Yield & Particle ID Output
Total X-Ray Yield:
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X-ray photons / particle
Peak Photon Energy ℏω:
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keV (soft X-ray)
Foil Formation Z₁:
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microns (μm)
Gas Formation Z₂:
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millimeters (mm)
Total Stack Energy:
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keV deposited
Particle Identification (e⁻ vs π Separation)
At $p = 5\text{ GeV/c}$:
Electron $\gamma \approx 9,780$ (TR Emitted)
At $p = 5\text{ GeV/c}$:
Pion $\gamma \approx 36$ (Zero TR Signal)
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