Tracking Detector

A tracking detector is a device used in particle physics experiments to observe and record the paths of charged particles as they move through a magnetic or electric field. It provides detailed spatial information, allowing scientists to reconstruct the particles' trajectories, determine their types, and measure their properties such as momentum. These detectors are essential for understanding fundamental particles and forces, helping researchers analyze collision events in particle accelerators. They work by detecting small signals when particles pass through or interact with the detector materials, turning those signals into precise, three-dimensional tracks of where the particles traveled.