gamma_to_beta

georges_core.kinematics.gamma_to_beta(gamma: float, particle: _ParticuleType = <class 'georges_core.particles.Proton'>) → float

Converts relativistic gamma to relativistic beta.

>>> gamma_to_beta(1.5)
<Quantity(92888.93096999999, 'megaelectronvolt')>

Parameters

• gamma – relativistic gamma

• particle – the particle type (default: proton)

Returns

Relativistic beta of the particle