Particle Physics Detector Technology (880F3)
15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)
Spring teaching
The module explores the technical manner in which some of the scientific questions in the fields of experimental particle physics – including high energy physics and neutrino physics – are being addressed.
You are introduced to many of the experimental techniques that are used to study the particle phenomena. The focus is on the demands those scientific requirements place on the detector technology and current state-of-the-art technologies.
Teaching
69%: Lecture
31%: Practical (Workshop)
Assessment
40%: Coursework (Problem set)
60%: Examination (Open examination)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 32 hours of contact time and about 118 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
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