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402-0777-00L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS , D-MATH
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Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Andreas Adelmann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:20

Abstract

This is the first of two courses, introducing particle accelerators from a theoretical point of view and covers state-of-the-art modelling techniques.

Objective

You obtain a theoretical understanding of the building blocks of particle accelerators. Modern numerical analysis tools allows you to model state-of-the-art particle accelerators. We will develop a Julia simulation tool (JuliAccel.jl) that reflects the theory from the lecture.

Content

Here is the rough plan of the topics, however the actual pace may vary relative to this plan. - Recap of Relativistic Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics - Building Blocks of Particle Accelerators - Lie Algebraic Structure of Classical Mechanics and Application to Particle Accelerators - Symplectic Maps & Analysis of Maps - Symplectic Particle Tracking - Collective Effects - Linear & Circular Accelerators

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling I
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIT J 52)
2 h weekly
exercise Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling I
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HIT K 52)
  • 22.09 Date 12:45-13:30 (HIT J 51)
1 h weekly

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