402-0725-00L Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | U. Langenegger, T. Schietinger, University lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Special Students UZH must book the module PHY461 directly at UZH. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402-0725-00 V | Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics **together with University of Zurich** | 3 hrs |
| U. Langenegger, T. Schietinger, University lecturers | ||||||
| 402-0725-00 U | Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics **together with University of Zurich** | 1 hrs |
| U. Langenegger, T. Schietinger, University lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Physics and design of particle accelerators. Basics and concepts of particle detectors. Track- and vertex-detectors, calorimetry, particle identification. Special applications like Cherenkov detectors, air showers, direct detection of dark matter. Simulation methods, readout electronics, trigger and data acquisition. Examples of key experiments. | ||||||
| Learning objective | Acquire an in-depth understanding and overview of the essential elements of experimental methods in particle physics, including accelerators and experiments. | ||||||
| Content | 1. Examples of modern experiments 2. Basics: Bethe-Bloch, radiation length, nucl. interaction length, fixed-target vs. collider, principles of measurements: energy- and momentum-conservation, etc 3. Physics and layout of accelerators 4. Charged particle tracking and vertexing 5. Calorimetry 6. Particle identification 7. Analysis methods: invariant and missing mass, jet algorithms, b-tagging 8. Special detectors: extended airshower detectors and cryogenic detectors 9. MC simulations (GEANT), trigger, readout, electronics | ||||||
| Lecture notes | Slides are handed out regularly, see http://www.physik.uzh.ch/en/teaching/PHY461/ | ||||||
Competencies |
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Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | U. Langenegger |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Language of examination: English or German. Prüfungssprache: Deutsch oder Englisch. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Energy Physics (Joint Master with IP Paris) | Optional Subjects in Physics | W | |
| Physics Master | Selection: Particle Physics | W | |