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 |
Professor CP Welsch Physics C.P.Welsch@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To build on modules on electricity, magnetism and waves; To study the functional principle of different types of particle accelerators and their science and societal applications; To study the generation of ion and electron beams; To study the layout and the design of simple ion and electron optics; To study basic concepts in radio frequency engineering and technology; To understand the motion of beams of charged particles and their control |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of the module the student should have: An understanding of the description of the motion of charged particles in complex electromagnetic fields; An understanding of different types of accelerators, in which energy range and for which purposes they are utilised; An understanding of the generation and technical exploitation of synchrotron radiation; An understanding of the concept and the necessity of beam cooling. |
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(S1) Presentation of recent research results in accelerator R&D through a scientific poster; learning about a new area through group discussions |
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 plasma's, 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 Wide roe structures, the radio frequency quadruple. (2 lectures) 5. Rf Cavity Design: Important parameters, field distribution in different cavity types, mode characterisation, visualisation of fields. (1 lecture) 6. Ring Accelerators: Introduction to the Beta tron, Micro tron, 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) 9. Acceler ators for science and society – applications and current research challenges |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Poster Session Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
14 |
2 |
2 |
18 | |||
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 examination | 150 | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
poster | 0 | 40 |
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. |