Experimental Methods in Paricle Physics (Winter 2004-2005)
Teachers: Jørn Dines Hansen, Peter Hansen and Troels C. Petersen (NBI HEP).
Lectures: Monday and Wednesday 9-12 in NBI Auditorium M.
Problem solving: Wednesday 13-17 in NBI Auditorium M.
Period: November 2004 - February 2005.
Prerequisites: Simple programming (Fortran or C++).
Text book: "Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments: A
How-To Approach" by W.R. Leo and notes.
Outline: Graduate course on detectors and experimental methods in particle physics.
Key words: Bethe-Block formula, Tracking, Calorimetry, Radiation, Data Analysis.
Course outline:
- Introduction.
- Statistics.
- Charged particles passing matter.
- Photon radiation and detection.
- Gaseous tracking detectors.
- Calorimeters.
- Particle Identification.
- Electronics and DAQ.
- Accelerators.
- Data Analysis.
- Lab exercises (Cosmic rays, Nuclear decays, Muon Lifetime).
Documents, Lectures and Notes:
More advanced lectures on detectors
Students passing the class: