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Instrumentation for Radiation Detection
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2019 . 2020  - 1º semestre
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Specific details
course codecycle os studiesacademic semestercredits ECTSteaching language
3005922116en *)

*) N.B.  if there are students who do not speak Portuguese the language is English.

Learning goals
Advanced training in:
- Detection principles and techniques used in nuclear and particle physics experiments,
- Instrumentation for nuclear and particle physics, with focus on radiation detection systems,
- Nonlinear and Fourier optics,
- Optical spectroscopy techniques
In radiation detection, capability for
- Understanding the state of the art
- Design and development of radiation detectors.
- Analyzing and solving problems, implementing solutions and exploring them.
In optics, capability for
- Understanding and developing technological applications in the fields of nonlinear and Fourier optics,
- Understanding and exploiting systems or techniques in the field of optical spectroscopy.
Syllabus
1. Interaction of Radiation wih Matter
dE/dx of charged particles: the Bethe-Bloch equation; straggling and range; Bragg curve; electromagnetic radiation; neutrons

2. Detectors for particle physics
Particle ID: ToF, Cherenkov and TR. Tracking: Silicon, MWPC and MSGC, DC and TPCs. E and p measurements. Calorimetry. Modern systems: LHC detectors; fixed target experiments, heavy ions, neutrinos, space particle detectors, cosmic ray experiments, direct dark matter search

3. Fourier Optics
Domains f and t; Fourier transform of a lens; analysis, coherence and 4f correlator. Applications: spatial filtering, optical correlation, holograms, interferometry, phase contrast applications. Nonlinear optics: frequency doubling; Kerr, Pockels and Faraday effects

4. Spectroscopy
Atomic, molecular and lifetime spectroscopy. Optical techniques: monochromators and spectrometers; light sources; spectral and radiometric calibration; detectors; color, neutral and interferential filters; single photoelect
Prerequisites
Training in Quantum Mechanics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Optics
Generic skills to reach
. Competence in organization and planning;
. Critical thinking;
. Competence in understanding the language of other specialists;
. Competence in autonomous learning;
. Research skills;
. Competence in oral and written communication;
. Competence in information management;
. Adaptability to new situations;
. Competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice;
. Planning and managing;
(by decreasing order of importance)
Teaching hours per semester
seminar20
tutorial guidance20
total of teaching hours40

Assessment
Laboratory or field work20 %
Problem solving40 %
Synthesis work thesis20 %
Exam(Oral) 20 %

Bibliography of reference
3.3.9. Bibliografia de consulta/existência obrigatória | Bibliography (1000 caracteres disponíveis)
1 - W.R. Leo, ?Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments?, Springer, 1994
2 ? C. Leroy, P. G. Rancoita, ?Principles of Radiation Interaction in Matter Detection?, World Scientific, 2009
3 ? J. F. Ziegler, ?The Stopping of Energetic Light Ions in Elemntal Matter?, J. Appl. Phys./Rev. Appl. Phys., 85, 1249-1272 (1999)
4 - J. M. Lerner, ?Imaging Spectrometer Fundamentals for Researchers in the Biosciences ? A Tutorial?, Cytometry, Part A 69A:712-734 (2006)
5 ? Eugene Hecht , ?Óptica?, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2002
6 ? Frank L. Pedrotti, Leno M. Pedrotti, Leno S. Pedrotti, ?Introduction to Optics?, Pearson Education Limited, 3rd ed., 2014
7 ?Joseph W. Goodman, ?Introduction to Fourier Optics?, Roberts & Company, Englewood, Colorado, 2005
8 ? R. Kalytis, ?Photon counting in Astrophotometry. Fundamentals and some advices for beginners?, Tr.J. of Physics, 23 (1999) 335-345
Teaching method
Lectures and laboratory work.
Resources used
Laboratório de óptica avançada, acesso a bases de dados bibliográficos. Ligação a Internet. Laboratórios dos Grupos de I&D envolvidos na leccionação.

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