Introduction to particle accelerators
Summary
The course presents basic physics ideas underlying the workings of modern accelerators. We will examine key features and limitations of these machines as used in accelerator driven sciences like high energy physics, materials and life sciences.
Content
Overview, history and fundamentals
Transverse particle dynamics (linear and nonlinear)
Longitudinal particle dynamics
Synchrotron radiation and related dynamics
Linear and circular accelerators
Acceleration and RF-technology
Beam diagnostics
Accelerator magnets
Medical application of accelerators
Future projects
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Design basic linear and non-linear charged particles optics
- Elaborate basic ideas of physics of accelerators
- Use a computer code for optics design
- Optimize accelerator design for a given application
- Estimate main beam parameters of a given accelerator
Transversal skills
- Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
- Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
Teaching methods
lecture based teaching using slides and blackboard,
occasionally inquiry based learning,
using Jupiter notebooks to simulate accelerator dynamics,
Application of knowledge through concrete exercises and provision of individual feedback in tutorials
Expected student activities
working on weekly problems, submitting the solutions and participation in the computer tutorials
Assessment methods
written exam
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to particle accelerators
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to particle accelerators
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to particle accelerators
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to particle accelerators
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to particle accelerators
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional