96070 - Detector System in Particle and Medical Physics

Learning outcomes

This subject introduces modern methodologies to detect particles; At the end of the course, the student will gain knowledge of the different types of detectors that are used in particle physics, medical physics and other areas. In particular, he/she will learn the relationship between the primary interactions of the particles to be detected with the entire material traversed and the different design methodologies. This leads to an understanding of the respective advantages and disadvantages of the construction types for various purposes. Furthermore, the student will acquire skills for critical reading of the literature.

Course contents

Place of teaching: Technische Universität Dortmund, Dortmund

• Experimental techniques in particle physics including detector physics (semiconductor and scintillating fiber detectors), data analysis (CP violation and top-quark physics, reconstruction of particles) and advanced statistical methods (machine learning).
  
  
• Different types of detectors used in particle and/or medical physics, e.g. semiconductor and scintillation detectors, X-ray detection systems. Detector systems and components composed of different types, e.g. calorimeters, modern particle physics experiments, PET, CT, etc.

Readings/Bibliography

Scientific literature and specific publications are distributed during the class.

Teaching methods

No. 1: Laboratory method (50%).

No. 2: seminar (50%) and directed discussion (50%)

Assessment methods

Coursework: Completion of laboratory experiments and a presentation in the seminar.

Examination: Oral examination.

Graded module.

Teaching tools

Students will be given laboratory equipment necessary for the conduction of the experiments. The student presentations in the seminar will be based on Latex, Powerpoint or similar software

Office hours

See the website of Johannes Albrecht