Module Details |
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Title | NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS | ||
Code | PHYS808 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr LJ Harkness-Brennan Physics Laura.Harkness@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | 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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Knowledge of the principles of the use of electronic instrumentation for
spectroscopic, count rate and timing measurements |
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The ability to set up and use NIM electronics for spectroscopic, count rate and timing measurements
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Optimisation of the time resolution performance of spectroscopic detector systems |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Laboratory Work - |
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 |
Unseen Written Exam | 1 hour | n/a | 33 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Practicals during module Test during module |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Practical Assessment | n/a | 67 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |
Recommended Texts |
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