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227-0624-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ITET

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Semiconductor Radiation Detectors: From the Application to the System

Does not take place this semester.

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Abstract

Presently, semiconductor radiation detectors find many applications, from our smartphones to particle accelerators or space applications. This course will introduce the detector world starting from the fundamental processes of interaction of radiation with matter and the focus on the readout electronics and the detector system. A look into the future of radiation detectors will also be given.

Objective

The main goal of the course is to combine the knowledge of the basic processes of interaction of radiation with matter with electronic readout circuits to have a deep insight of the working principle of a semiconductor radiation detector. The strong background on the detector principle is then complemented with applications so that the student has a general overview of a modern detector system and its application in different fields (photon science, particle physics, medicine, etc.).

Resources

Literature

H. Spieler, Semiconductor Detector Systems, Oxford University Press. Glenn F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, 3rd (or 4th) ed., Wiley G. Lutz, Semiconductor Radiation Detectors: Device Physics, 2nd ed., Springer Additional material about specific topics (especially electronics) will be available to the students in terms of notes and slides.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

The learning tasks will be low-threshold activities to test the progress of the students over the entire duration of thecourse. The will consist of small in-class exercises and/or homework that will be corrected in class. Some ungradedquizzes (using the Kahoot app) might also be included but will not be part of the performance assessment.The compulsory continuous performance assessment will most probably consist of a semester project based on the activitiesperformed during the labs. The mandatory activity will contribute around 25% of the final grade.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Semiconductor Radiation Detectors: From the Application to the System Does not take place this semester.	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Energy and Power Electronics (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved form courses during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Energy and Power Electronics
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)