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 | NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS | ||
Code | PHYS808 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor LJ Harkness-Brennan Physics Laura.Harkness@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To give a practical and theoretical knowledge of the basic electronics and electronic instrumentation used in nuclear measurements. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge of the principles of the use of electronic instrumentation for spectroscopic, count rate and timing measurements |
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(LO2) The ability to set up and use NIM electronics for spectroscopic, count rate and timing measurements |
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(LO3) Optimisation of the time resolution performance of spectroscopic detector systems |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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1 An introduction to basic electronics and circuits pulse processing, cable properties, cable accessories Detector capacitance and noise: Pulse shaping, differentiating and integrating circuits, gaussian shaping, pole zero and baseline restoration: instrument standards, NIM, CAMAC etc: Pulse processing units, pulse counting systems, pulse height analysis systems, pulse timing systems coincidence measurements, multichannel pulse analysis. Count rates, dead time, system limitation. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Description: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
25 |
35 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 40 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 33 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 67 |
Recommended Texts |
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