Duration
10h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in physics, research focus | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics, teaching focus | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics, professional focus in medical radiophysics | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course explains the different methods of obtaining a vacuum system (pumps, pressure measurements, ...) and the operation of the main types of particle accelerators. The course is divided into the following chapters:
- Reminder on gas
- The primary vacuum
- The high-vacuum
- Residual gas analysis
- The leak detection
- Linear accelerators
- The circular accelerators and synchrotron
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Introduce the notions of vacuum and operation of accelerators.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theory is taught face-to-face. Practical work is organized: obtaining a vacuum system and energy calibration of a van de Graaff accelerator.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The course is given in the second semester according to the schedule distributed at the beginning of the academic year by the Department logisticians.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Lecture slides.
Reference books:
- Introduction to vacuum technology, Hata, David M., Pearson-Prentice Hall (2008) ISBN 9780130450180
- Electrostatic Accelerators: Fundamentals and Applications, Hellborg, Ragnar, Springer-Verlag (2005) ISBN 3-540-23983-9
Written work / report
Additional information:
The assessment consists of a written exam on the theory (2/3) and an evaluation on laboratory work (1/3).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
David STRIVAY
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
+32 4 366.36.95
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Slides
Slides available on eCampus