6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016549FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
Students interested in this course should contact freya.blekman@vub.ac.be in advance and http://www.cern.ch/fblekman/courses.html for further information, including teaching schedule.
This course is particularly suited to second year Masters students who have already followed the course "Experimental techniques in particle physics". Completion of programming courses at masters level is strongly encouraged. The course focuses on actually using all concepts and techniques that have been taught in the physics curriculum and gives an excellent preparation for a masters project.
Synopsis: In modern physics, the use of computers is necessary to predict and provide reference to usually very sensitive measurements. The aim of this course is to provide an insight in the tools for modeling physics phenomena and detection of various kinds of signals encountered in the physical sciences and engineering. Many (astro)physical phenomena are of a complex nature but can to first order be simulated by making use of basic physics assumptions. In addition, the signal produced in most cutting edge measurements is subtle, requiring complex detectors that often severely distort the physics signal. This means it is not only necessary to understand basic physics processes but also the often complex physics happening in the detection device used to measure the basic physics, for example the behavior of electron-hole pairs in (photo)diodes, Johnson noise interfering with temperature-sensitive resistors or the multiplication of the signal created by few photons in a photomultiplier tube. Optimization of experimental design using simulations is to be discussed. Some simple examples will be examined by the students during the practical work.
Students interested in this course should contact freya.blekman@vub.ac.be in advance and http://www.cern.ch/fblekman/courses.html for further information, including teaching schedule.
This course is particularly suited to second year Masters students who have already followed the course "Experimental techniques in particle physics". The course focuses on actually using all concepts and techniques that have been taught in the physics curriculum and gives an excellent preparation for a masters project.
The student will have detailed knowledge of modern instruments used to measure most physics phenomena, and also the application of these. The student will have the knowledge to do a simple simulation to predict the outcome of a physics experiments and will produce a simulation of a complex physics experiment, taking into account basic physical motivations.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
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This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Physics and Astronomy: Minor Research
Master of Physics and Astronomy: Minor Economy and Business
Master of Physics and Astronomy: Minor Education
Master of Teaching in Science and Technology: fysica (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)