Experimental Techniques In Nuclear Physics I

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Nuclear Physics Laboratory

Course Contents

Nuclear electronics and detectors, Low and high voltage power suppliers, Pulse amplification, Pulse selection, Timing and counting modules, Analog to digital and digital to analog converters, Pulse shape discrimination, Multichannel analyzer, NIM modules, CAMAK systems, Accelerators, detector working principle, Gas and scintillation detectors, Semiconductor detectors, Silicon detectors, Neutron detectors, Data analysis methods.

Weekly Schedule

1) Nuclear electronic devices
2) Low and high voltage power supplies
3) Pulse amplification, pulse selection
4) Timing and counting modules
5) Analog-digital and digital-analog converters
6) Selection of pulse shape
7) Multichannel Analyzer
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Midterm examination
10) Accelerators
11) Detectors: gaseous and scintillation counters, Solid state detectors, Silicon detectors, neutron detectors
12) Detectors: gaseous and scintillation counters, Solid state detectors, Silicon detectors, neutron detectors
13) Detectors: gaseous and scintillation counters, Solid state detectors, Silicon detectors, neutron detectors
14) Methods of data analysis
15) Methods of data analysis
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 75% Quiz 1 25%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required