hxBrowser - Units

The units used in hxBrowser are as follows:
  • length in cm (implying that curvature is measured in cm-1)
  • momentum in GeV/c
  • magnetic flux density in Tesla (T)
  • angles in radians*

* hxBrowser allows you to switch from radians to degree. Go to the File->Settings (or press Ctrl+E). In the settings dialog select Helix Parameter/Settings and set Angles in degree to true. The default is false. The helix parameters displayed in the main window will change once the Settings dialog window is closed. For more on settings and preferences click here.