Experimental Methods in Nuclear and Particle Physics
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English. Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate
Pre-requirements
Basic knowledge of minimum 60 ECTS in physics. Basic knowledge of classical electromagnetism, particle kinematics.
It is useful but not necessary to know basics in particle physics,
electronics and statistics
Learning Outcomes
After taking the course, students should be able to:
- know all about the interaction of charged and neutral particles with matter.
- discuss ionization loss characterized by the Bethe-Bloch equation, loss via bremsstrahlung, and the Cherenkov effect
- know all about principles of measuring electromagnetic showers (radiation length, critical energy, Moliere radius, resolution) and different calorimeter principles for electromagnetic showers and hadrons(homogeneous calorimeters, sampling calorimeters)
- know all about methods for measuring vertices, position, momentum and explain properties (resolution) of various tracking detectors; explain timing measurements and particle identification.
Contact Information
studieveildeder@ift.uib.no
Course Coordinator
Prof. Gerald Eigen
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English. Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate
Access to the Course Unit
Students have to be enrolled at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences in Bergen
Aim and Content
The course examines the principles of measurements in particle detectors
covering
energy loss of charged particles (Bethe-Bloch equation, Cherenkoveffect),
interactions of photons and matter, behavior of electrons and ions in
gases and solid state detectors, effects of electric and magnetic fields
and time measurements in the first part. In the second part methods and
detectors for measuring vertices, positions of particle tracks, momentum,
energy of electromagnetic and hadronic showers,
time and identifying particles. Both techniques and specific detectors
used in present and past experiments are presented. The course is
accompanied by tutorials on statistics and the LHC.
Learning Outcomes
After taking the course, students should be able to:
- know all about the interaction of charged and neutral particles with matter.
- discuss ionization loss characterized by the Bethe-Bloch equation, loss via bremsstrahlung, and the Cherenkov effect
- know all about principles of measuring electromagnetic showers (radiation length, critical energy, Moliere radius, resolution) and different calorimeter principles for electromagnetic showers and hadrons(homogeneous calorimeters, sampling calorimeters)
- know all about methods for measuring vertices, position, momentum and explain properties (resolution) of various tracking detectors; explain timing measurements and particle identification.
Pre-requirements
Basic knowledge of minimum 60 ECTS in physics. Basic knowledge of classical electromagnetism, particle kinematics.
It is useful but not necessary to know basics in particle physics,
electronics and statistics
Recommended previous knowledge
PHYS 115, PHYS 241
Compulsory Requirements
The course has 10 homework problems that need to be solved by each
student. 50% correct solutions are required to be admitted to the exam.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Course Unit Evaluation
Students will evaluate teaching in line with the University of Bergen and
the Institute's quality assurance system
Contact Information
studieveildeder@ift.uib.no