VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

402-0719-MSL 8 Credits MSC D-PHYS
You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Aldo Sady Antognini, Prof. Dr. Anna Soter
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:20

Abstract

During semester breaks 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
Each student will have to write a paper in English. Final presentation on the paper in English (in format of a 15 min talk) is mandatory for MSc students.German may be accepted upon agreement

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Usually three weeks during summer semester break, depending on available PSI beam times. The exact dates are being fixed during FS. Please consult the lecturer.
No time listed 210 h semesterly

Offered In