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| Code | FK591 |
| Name | LHC Experiments I |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. EDA EŞKUT |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course to give information on Detectors and Physics topics at the LHC
Course Content
Accelerators, Experimental Methods, Particle Detectors, Experiments at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) and Physics Studies at LHC are the content of this course
Course Precondition
Study the related topic from the book
Resources
https://home.cern/science/experiments
Notes
https://home.cern/science/experiments
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends accelerator and particle detectors |
| LO02 | Learns properties of the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) at CERN |
| LO03 | Defines ATLAS ve CMS detectors at CERN |
| LO04 | Learns the Scintillation counters and tracers detectors |
| LO05 | Learns the calorimeters and muon spectrometers |
| LO06 | Gains knowledge about the particle beams |
| LO07 | Understands the interaction of charged particles with matter |
| LO08 | Gain knowledge of the ALICE and LHCb experiments at CERN |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | 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. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic information on accelerators and the colliding-beam machines | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Interaction of Charged Particles and Radiation with Matter | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Particle Detectors: Time resolution-Scintillation counters | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Particle Detectors: Measurement of position and momentum | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Particle Identification, Tracers | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Energy Measurements: Electromagnetic Calorimeters | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Energy Measurements: Hadronic Calorimeters | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepare for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Basic characteristics of the Large Hadron Coilider at CERN | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Tracker Detector in CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment at CERN; | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 11 | Tracker Detector in ATLAS Experiment at CERN | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 12 | LHCb and ALICE Detectors at CERN | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 13 | Electromagnetic and Hadronic Calorimeters in the CMS Experiment at CERN: | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 14 | Electromagnetic and Hadronic Calorimeters in ATLAS Experiment at CERN | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 15 | Müon Spektrometer in iCMS and ATLAS Experiments at CERN: | Study the relevant chapter in the book, internet research should be done | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 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 | ||