Hands-on Seminar: Detector Construction (E/A) - physics723
| Course | Hands-on Seminar: Detector Construction (E/A) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics723 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Laboratory | English | 2 | 3 | WT/ST |
Preparation: physics618 is helpful but not mandatory
Form of Testing and Examination: Credit points can be obtained after successful construction and operation of the detector and preparing a written and/or oral report on a specific task
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Students will design, construct, assemble and operate a particle detector.
Contents of the Course:
Students will construct, assemble and commission a particle detector. They will gain hands-on experience on detector construction. The students organize and execute the tasks of the project in personal responsibility. This includes many tasks common to more complex research or industrial projects. Topics include:
order the needed detector components
prepare CAD drawings
prepare PCB layout
develop electronic circuits
produce and assemble detector parts
vacuum technology
cooling technology
organize the work effort in personal responsibility
communicate with team members and technical staff
Recommended Literature:
H. Kolanoski, N. Wermes, Teilchendetektoren, (Springer, Heidelberg, 2016)
W. R. Leo; Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Detection (Springer, Heidelberg 2. Ed. 1994)
K. Kleinknecht; Detektoren für Teilchenstrahlung (Teubner, Wiesbaden 4. überarb. Aufl. 2005)