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402-0717-BSL 8 Credits BSC D-PHYS

Particle Physics at CERN

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Werner Lustermann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:24

Abstract

During the semester break participating students stay for 4 weeks at CERN and perform experimental work relevant to our particle physics projects. Dates to be agreed upon.

Objective

Students learn the needed skills to, and perform a small particle physics experiment: setup, problem solving, data taking, analysis, interpretation and presentation in a written report of publication quality.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Die Leistungskontrolle erfolgt aufgrund einer schriftlichen Arbeit und eines muendlichen 20 minuetigen Vortrags.Die Arbeit kann auf Deutsch oder Englisch verfasst werden.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Particle Physics at CERN
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
  • By Appointment None-None
210 h semesterly

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