402-0719-BSL Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute)

Semester	Autumn Semester 2018
Lecturers	C. Grab
Periodicity	every semester recurring course
Language of instruction	English

Courses

Number	Title	Hours		Lecturers
402-0719-00 P	Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute) Permission from lecturers required for all students. Three weeks during semester break; special programs after consultation with lecturer.	250s hrs		C. Grab

Catalogue data

Abstract	During semester breaks 6-12 students stay for 3 weeks at PSI and participate in a hands-on course on experimental particle physics. A small real experiment is performed in common, including apparatus design, construction, running and data analysis. The course includes some lectures, but the focus lies on the practical aspects of experimenting.
Learning objective	Students learn all the different steps it takes to perform a complete particle physics experiment in a small team. They acquire skills to do this themselves in the team, including design, construction, data taking and data analysis.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	9 credits
Examiners	C. Grab
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Die Leistungskontrolle erfolgt aufgrund einer schriftlichen Arbeit (auf Deutsch oder auf Englisch).

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

General

: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
Permission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Physics Bachelor	Proseminars, Experimental and Theoretical Semester Papers	W