Course Information
In this web page we provide the syllabus of the course Introduction to Accelerator Physics, offered by the Department of Physics.
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| Code | Φ-381 |
|---|---|
| Title | Introduction to Accelerator Physics |
| Category | C |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Hours | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Semester | Winter |
| Teacher | G. Tsironis |
| Program |
Monday 10:00-12:00 Room 4 Wednesday 11:00-13:00 Room 4 |
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| Goal of the Course | The course is addressed to senior physics students. It covers a wide range of topics of the physical properties associated with moving charged particles and their applications. A strong background in electromagnetism is essential. |
| Syllabus |
1. Dynamics of charged marticles in electric and magnetic fields. 2. Optics of charged particles: Electrostatic lenses, magnetic lenses, strong focusing and applications in: electron microscope, mass spectroscopy, isotope separation. 3. Relativistic dynamics of charged particles 4. Linear accelerators: Principles of operation and construction. 5. Circular accelerators: Principles of operation and construction: cyclotron, betatron, microtron, synchrotron. 6. Oscilations and instabilities in the motion 7. Synchrotron radiation 8. Technology of pulse power systems |
| Bibliography |
1. «Accelerator Physics» – S. Y. Lee (Second Edition) 2. «Accelerator Physics and Engineering» (3rd Printing) – Alexander Wu Chao, Maury Tigner 3. Μ. Conte and W. W. Mackay, «An Introduction to the physics of particle accelerators», World Scientific Publishing Co., London, (1991) 4. M. S. Stanley and J. P. Blewett, «Particle accelerators», McGraw-Hill, NY, (1962). 5. D. Boussard, «Les accelerateurs de particules» PUF, (1984). 6. L. A. Artsimovich and S.Y. Lulyanov, «Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields», Mir, (1980). |
