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402-0719-00L 9 Credits BSC , MSC D-PHYS

Laboratory Course in Particle Physics at PSI

Teilchenphysik am PSI

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Christophorus Grab, Prof. Dr. Ulrich D. Straumann, Dr. Peter Robmann, Dr. Andries van der Schaaf, Dr. Urs Langenegger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:43

Abstract

During semester breaks 6-12 students stay for 3 weeks at PSIand participate in a hands-on course on experimental particle physics, wherea small but real experiment is performed in common, includingdesign, construction, running and analysis.The exact date is determined by the PSI beam schedule.

Objective

Students learn all the different steps it takes to perform a complete particle physics experiment in a small team. The acquire skills to do this themselves in the team, including design, construction, data taking and and data analysis.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Teilchenphysik am PSI
**gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich** 3 Wochen während der Semesterferien Termin nach Vereinbarung
  • By Appointment None-None
8 h weekly

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