Accelerator Physics Laboratory
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The accelerator physics laboratory aims to provide the student with the theoretical and practical bases of the principles of acceleration of charged particle beams. At the end of the course, the student will be able to operate with high frequency resonant structures and will acquire expertise of high frequency (radio frequency) operating devices.
Expected learning outcomes
· Introduction to radio frequency acceleration techniques
· Introduction to resonant cavities
· Generation of the radio frequency signal and transmission of high frequency power to a resonant cavity.
· Instruments for high frequency signal testing
· Characterization of high frequency electronic components
· Measurement of the main parameters of a resonant cavity
· Design and construction of a phase lock system (PLL) for the control of the accelerating field of a high Q cavity.
· Introduction to finite element simulation programs for resonant structures (with examples of application).
· Introduction to resonant cavities
· Generation of the radio frequency signal and transmission of high frequency power to a resonant cavity.
· Instruments for high frequency signal testing
· Characterization of high frequency electronic components
· Measurement of the main parameters of a resonant cavity
· Design and construction of a phase lock system (PLL) for the control of the accelerating field of a high Q cavity.
· Introduction to finite element simulation programs for resonant structures (with examples of application).
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Remote connection on Teams for the theoretical part, in presence for the experimental part following the directives of the Ministry of Health.
Course syllabus
· Introduction to Radiofrequency (RF) acceleration
· Principles of resonant cavities
· Generation of RF signal and trasmission of RF power to a resonant cavity. Primer on waveguides and trasmission lines.
· Fourier transform and primer on amplitude and frequency modulation of high frequency signals.
· RF and Microwave Instrumentation.
· Main RF electronic devices and their experimental characterization.
· Characterization of resonant cavities.
· Primer on Phase Locked Loop (PLL) and its use to control resonant cavities.
· Principles of resonant cavities
· Generation of RF signal and trasmission of RF power to a resonant cavity. Primer on waveguides and trasmission lines.
· Fourier transform and primer on amplitude and frequency modulation of high frequency signals.
· RF and Microwave Instrumentation.
· Main RF electronic devices and their experimental characterization.
· Characterization of resonant cavities.
· Primer on Phase Locked Loop (PLL) and its use to control resonant cavities.
Prerequisites for admission
The student is required to have a good knowledge of electromagnetism.
Teaching methods
Classroom lesson for the theoretical phase. Realization in lab of the apparatus treated in class and their experimental characterization.
Teaching Resources
1. Chao-Tigner, Handbook of Accelerator Physics and Engineering, World Scientific 1998
2. Padamsee-Knobloch-Hays, Rf Superconductivity for Particle Accelerators,Wiley & Sons, 1998
3. Ramo-Whinnery-Van Duzer, Fields and Waves in Communication Electronics, 3rd ed., Wiley and Sons, 1993
2. Padamsee-Knobloch-Hays, Rf Superconductivity for Particle Accelerators,Wiley & Sons, 1998
3. Ramo-Whinnery-Van Duzer, Fields and Waves in Communication Electronics, 3rd ed., Wiley and Sons, 1993
Assessment methods and Criteria
Before the exam, students must submit reports on all laboratory experiments undertaken. Reports may also be submitted in groups. The exam is individual and consists of an oral discussion on the topics covered in the course. The student may choose to delve deeper into one of the fundamental topics and present it. Part of the exam consists of a critical discussion of the experiments performed.
FIS/04 - NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS - University credits: 6
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Professor:
Bosotti Angelo
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