Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ACCELERATOR PHYSICS | ||
Code | PHYS481 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof CP Welsch Physics C.P.Welsch@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2017-18 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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At the end of the module the student should have:
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Syllabus |
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1 1. Introduction, History of Particle Accelerators, Experiments. (1 lecture) 2. General Concepts, Introduction to the physics of particle sources. Physics of plasmas, electron sources, ion sources. (2 lectures) 3. Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, transverse beam motion, Hill''s equation, representation of different ion optical elements by a matrix formalism. (2 lectures) 4. Linear Accelerators: Alvarez and Wideroe structures, the radio frequency quadrupole. (2 lectures) 5. Rf Cavity Design: Important parameters, field distribution in different cavity types, mode characterization, visualization of fields. (2 lectures) 6. Ring Accelerators: Introduction to the Betatron, Microtron, Cyclotron, and Synchrotron. (4 lectures) 7. Medical Accelerators: General concepts, benefits, different accelerator concepts. (2 lectures) 8. Overview of accelerator facilities world-wide. (1 lecture) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Seminar - |
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Tutorial - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
14 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 1 1/2 hours | 1 | 70 | August resit for PGT students only. Yr3 and Yr4 students resit at the next normal opportunity. | Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) Poster Presentation This work is not marked anonymously Assessed Problem Set This work is not marked anonymously Written Examination | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 1 | 15 | Only in exceptional circumstances | As university policy | Assessment 1 | |
Coursework | 1 | 15 | Only in exceptional circumstances | As university policy | Assessment 2 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |