FYSS3410 Cyclotron Physics (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
A charged particle in electric and magnetic fields, Lorentz force; linear ion optics, transfer matrices; real space and phase space (emittance, Twiss formalism); cyclotron components (magnet, acceleration electrodes, injection and extraction)
Completion methods
Demonstrations, examination
Assessment details
Participation in the course events is a requirement for passing the course. The final grade is based on the examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to distinguish between the operation principles of classical cyclotron, synchrocyclotron and isochronous cyclotron as well as determine particle beam properties using transfer matrices.
Additional information
Given on spring semester 2nd period, every two years starting spring 2019.
Description of prerequisites
Students enrolling for the course are expected to be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge listed in the learning objectives for courses Introduction to Mechanics (FYSP1010), Introduction to Electricity (FYSP1030) and Introduction to Electromagnetism (FYSP1040).
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English