Module Details

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Title SIMPLE MODELLING
Code PHYS803
Coordinator Prof AJ Boston
Physics
A.J.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 7.5

Aims

To introduce modelling techniques To give some basic rules for modelling the performance of a detector. To compare the results of a model with experimental measurements


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge of programming in a MATLAB

(LO2) Modelling of some simple physical situations

(LO3) Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods

(LO4) Modelling of the performance of a gamma ray detector

(S1) Problem solving skills


Syllabus

 

•Introduction to Matlab programming. Examples of some random processes described by the RND function using computer graphics, e.g. tossing coins, dice throwing. Working programmes will be provided at this stage and students will be initially encouraged to run them for certain cases and then modify the programmes for other examples.
•Physical examples of random processes in physics will be discussed and the students guided towards methods of modelling these processes, e.g. radioactive decay, molecular motion in gases. Students will be quired to write their own programmes to model (a) the radioactive decay law, (b) obtain the mean free path of a gas molecule.
•The mathematical description of gamma-ray interactions with matter (a) the photoelectric effect, (b) Compton scattering, (c) pair production will be discussed.
•The efficiency response of a Ge detector will be modelled for each of these processes in turn. All three processes will be com bined to determine the overall efficiency response of a Ge detector to different energy gamma-rays.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Description:


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 2

    31

    33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 42
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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% of
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mark
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opportunity
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Write up of computer based assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Jan-Dec      100       

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