FK558 Monte Carlo Techniques in Particle Physics II

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code FK558
Name Monte Carlo Techniques in Particle Physics II
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. EDA EŞKUT
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to learn detector geometry, particle traces by using GEANT and ROOT graphics packages.

Course Content

ROOT and GEANT (for GEometry ANd Tracking) Monte Carlo Programs are the content of this course.

Course Precondition

Study the related topic from the book. look at the tutorials before the lesson

Resources

https://root.cern/manual/,https://geant4.web.cern.ch/support/user_documentation

Notes

https://pythia.org/


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn the simulation of the passage of particles through matter using Monte Carlo methods.
LO02 Have the basic knowledge about detector geometry and particle tracking
LO03 Have the basic knowledge about detector respons and visualization
LO04 Comprehends to detector illustration technique
LO05 Learn how to draw histograms, graphs and trees


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the equipment used in the field.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret information in their field written and oral 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics.
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. 3
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 4
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. 2
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related.
PLO18 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can develop original solutions to physical problems. 2
PLO20 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Geometry of the physical layout of the experiment study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
2 Absorber selection in detectors Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
3 Detecting traces of particles passing through the matter Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
4 Detector response when a particle passes through the volume of a detector Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
5 Run management which is recording the details of each run (a set of events) Study the relevant section. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
6 Geometric structure of the detector Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
7 Creation of detector volumes Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim
8 Mid-Term Exam Prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Detector illustration technique Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
10 Introduction to ROOT: start and quit a ROOT section Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
11 Histograms: Creating Histogramsi Filling Histograms, Random Numbers and Histograms, Adding, dividing and multiplying Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
12 Draw options in the ROOT Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
13 Graphsin the ROOT Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
14 Fitting Histograms Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
15 Trees Study the relevant section Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim
16 Term Exams Prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 4 60
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 3 45
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 13 13
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 21.11.2022 11:36