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402-0719-MSL 9 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Christophorus Grab
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:03

Abstract

During semester breaks in Summer 6-12 students stay for 3 weeks at PSI and participate in a hands-on course on experimental particle physics. A small real experiment is performed in common, including apparatus design, construction, running and data analysis. The course includes some lectures, but the focus lies on the practical aspects of experimenting.

Objective

Students learn all the different steps it takes to perform a complete particle physics experiment in a small team. They acquire skills to do this themselves in the team, including design, construction, data taking and data analysis.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Die Leistungskontrolle erfolgt aufgrund einer schriftlichen Arbeit sowie eines Vortrags über die Semesterarbeit. Der Bericht bzw. der Vortrag ist im Normalfall auf Englisch zu verfassen bzw. zu halten.Der Vortrag soll im Rahmen der Semesterarbeit oder nach Vereinbarung gehalten werden. Nach Vereinbarung wird auch Deutsch akzeptiert.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Course takes place during three weeks in the semester break after the exam session (Aug-Sep). During the FS there are special programs possible after consultation with lecturer.
No time listed 250 h semesterly

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