Duration
10h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in physics (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics (60 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course explains the different methods of obtaining a vacuum system (pumps, pressure measurements, ...) and the operation of the main types of particle accelerators. The course is divided into the following chapters:
- Reminder on gas
- The primary vacuum
- The high-vacuum
- Residual gas analysis
- The leak detection
- Linear accelerators
- The circular accelerators and synchrotron
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Introduce the notions of vacuum and operation of accelerators.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theory is taught face-to-face. Practical work is organized: obtaining a vacuum system and energy calibration of a van de Graaff accelerator.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course is given in the second semester according to the schedule distributed at the beginning of the academic year by the Department logisticians.
Recommended or required readings
Lecture slides.
Reference books:
- Introduction to vacuum technology, Hata, David M., Pearson-Prentice Hall (2008) ISBN 9780130450180
- Electrostatic Accelerators: Fundamentals and Applications, Hellborg, Ragnar, Springer-Verlag (2005) ISBN 3-540-23983-9
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment consists of a written exam on the theory (2/3) and an evaluation on laboratory work (1/3).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
David STRIVAY
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
+32 4 366.36.95
Items online
Slides
Slides available on eCampus