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Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:14
Abstract
Introduction to particle sources and accelerators.Theory of particle interaction with matter and signal formation.Basics and concepts of particle detectors.Momentum reconstruction, calorimetry and particle identification techniques.Simulation methods, readout electronics, trigger and data acquisition.Examples of key experiments.
Objective
Acquire an in-depth understanding and overview of the essential elements of experimental methods in particle and astroparticle physics.
Content
1. Examples of modern experiments 2. Introduction to particle sources and accelerators 3. Basics: Bethe-Bloch and physics of charged particle propagation in matter, interaction of photons with matter, hadronic interactions, signal formation 4. Detailed analysis of non-electronic, noble element, solid state, scintillator-based and Cherenkov particle detectors 5. Experimental techniques for particle tracking, calorimetry and identification 6. Monte Carlo simulations, trigger and data acquisition system readout
Resources
Lecture Notes
Slides are handed out regularly
Literature
H.Kolanoski and N.Wermes, "Particle Detectors: Fundamentals and Applications". C.Grupen and B.Schwartz, "Particle Detectors". G.F.Knoll, "Radiation Detection and Measurements".
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
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 | Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics |
|
3 h weekly |
| exercise | Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics |
|
1 h weekly |