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PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHYS6102
Course Name: Detector Physics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
10
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ONUR BUĞRA KOLCU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. ONUR BUĞRA KOLCU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide an introduction to the working principle and applications of detectors used in nuclear and particle physics.
Course Content: Interactions of charged particles, interactions of photons, interactions of hadrons and neutral particles. Gaseous detectors, scintillation detectors, solid-state detectors. Characteristic properties of particle detectors; tracking, calorimetry, particle identification. NIM and VME modules in HEPP instrumentation. Laboratory applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the basic principles of particle interactions.
2) Understands the working principles of detectors used in particle and nuclear physics.
3) Understands the applications of different types of detectors and detector systems.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Interactions of particles and radiation with matter
3) Interactions of particles and radiation with matter
4) Gaseous detectors
5) Semiconductor detectors
6) Semiconductor detectors
7) Scintillation detectors
8) Calorimeters
9) Particle identification
10) Detection of neutral particles
11) NIM and VME modules
12) Detectors: laboratory work and discussion
13) Detectors: laboratory work and discussion
14) Detectors: laboratory work and discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: D. Green: The Physics of Particle Detectors, Cambridge

C. Grupen: Particle Detectors, Cambridge

W. R. Leo: Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, Springer

S. Tavernier, Experimental Techniques in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Springer
References: D. Green: The Physics of Particle Detectors, Cambridge

C. Grupen: Particle Detectors, Cambridge

W. R. Leo: Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, Springer

S. Tavernier, Experimental Techniques in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Springer

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. 3 3 3
2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. 3 3 3
3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. 3 3 3
4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. 3 3 3
5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills.
6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.
7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators.
8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.
9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. 3
2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. 2
3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. 3
4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. 3
5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills. 2
6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.
7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators.
8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.
9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 2 4 84
Application 4 2 4 24
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 1 11
Homework Assignments 2 10 10 40
Quizzes 2 8 1 18
Midterms 1 20 2 22
Final 1 40 2 42
Total Workload 241