INGLESE

Lo studente acquisirà familiarità e conoscenza con argomenti concernenti i) le principali nozioni riguardanti i sistemi da vuoto ed i concetti ad esso legati (Vacuum technologies); ii) i sistemi di rivelazione per radiazioni elettromagnetiche e particelle cariche; iii) la progettazione, l’elaborazione e la comunicazione di esperienze di laboratorio.

Building Scientific Apparatus. John H. Moore, Christopher C. Davis, Michael A. Coplan and Sandra E. Greer. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521878586
Radiation Detection and Measurement. Glenn F. Knoll. John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN: 9780470131480

Lo studente acquisirà familiarità e conoscenza con argomenti concernenti i) la fisica del vuoto ed i principali sistemi di misura del vuoto e di vuoto; ii) le conoscenze dei principali sistemi di rivelazione. Le conoscenze acquisite saranno applicate nella progettazione di mini esperienze di laboratorio.

Buona conoscenza dei principi fondamentali della termodinamica e dei concetti di basa di elettronica

La somministrazione del corso avverrà attraverso un blocco di lezioni teoriche quantificabile in 4 CFU, ed uno di laboratorio pari a 4 CFU.

Le modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento comprendono: una parte orale concorrente al 50% della valutazione finale; una parte di laboratorio quantificabile nel 38% della valutazione finale ed una prova di comunicazione quantificabile nel 12%.

Physics Laboratory (10 ECTS= 4 Lectures + 6 Laboratory)
Theory
1-Vacuum Technology
1.1 Gases
The Nature of the Residual Gases in a Vacuum System; Gas Kinetic Theory, Surface Collisions, Bulk Behavior versus Molecular Behavior.
1.2 Gas Flow
Parameters for Specifying Gas Flow, Network Equations, The Master Equation, Conductance Formulae, Pumpdown Time Outgassing
1.3 Pressure and Flow Measurement
Mechanical Gauges, Thermal-Conductivity Gauges, Viscous-Drag Gauges, Ionization Gauges, Mass Spectrometers Flowmeters
1.4 Vacuum Pumps
Mechanical Pumps, Vapor Diffusion Pumps, Entrainment Pumps
1.5 Vacuum Hardware
Materials, Demountable Vacuum Connections, Valves, Mechanical Motion in the Vacuum System, Traps and Baffles, Molecular Beams and Gas Jets, Electronics and Electricity in Vacuo
1.6 Vacuum-System Design and Construction
Some Typical Vacuum Systems, Differential Pumping, The Construction of Metal Vacuum Apparatus, Surface Preparation, Leak Detection, Ultrahigh Vacuum

2 Detection System
2.1 Radiation Interactions
Interaction of Heavy Charged Particles; Interaction of Electrons ; Interaction of Gamma Rays; Interaction of Neutrons; Radiation Exposure and Dose; Radiation Sources;
2.2 General Properties of Radiation Detectors
Modes of Detector Operation; Pulse Height Spectra; Counting Curves and Plateaus; Energy Resolution; Detection Efficiency; Dead Time; Background and Detector Shielding; The NIM, CAMAC, and VME Instrumentation Standards.
2.3 Detectors; Ionization Chambers Proportional Counters; Geiger-Mueller Counters; Scintillation Detector; Photomultiplier Tubes and Photodiodes; Semiconductor Diode Detectors; Germanium Gamma-Ray Detectors; Other Solid-State Detectors; Neutron Detection Methods;
Experimental
5 Experiments (3CFU)
1 Presentation (1CFU)

ENGLISH

The student will acquire familiarity and knowledge with topics concerning i) the main notions concerning vacuum systems and related concepts (Vacuum technologies); ii) detection systems for electromagnetic radiation and charged particles; iii) the design, processing and communication of laboratory experiences

Building Scientific Apparatus. John H. Moore, Christopher C. Davis, Michael A. Coplan and Sandra E. Greer. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521878586
Radiation Detection and Measurement. Glenn F. Knoll. John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN: 9780470131480

The student will acquire familiarity and knowledge with topics concerning i) vacuum physics and the main vacuum and vacuum measurement systems; ii) knowledge of the main detection systems. The acquired knowledge will be applied in the design of mini laboratory experiences.

Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and basic concepts of electronics

The course will be administered through a block of theoretical lessons quantifiable in 4 CFU, and a laboratory one corresponding to 4 CFU.

The methods for verifying learning include: an oral part concurring to 50% of the final assessment; a laboratory part quantifiable in 38% of the final evaluation and a communication test quantifiable in 12%.

Physics Laboratory (10 ECTS= 4 Lectures + 6 Laboratory)
Theory
1-Vacuum Technology
1.1 Gases
The Nature of the Residual Gases in a Vacuum System; Gas Kinetic Theory, Surface Collisions, Bulk Behavior versus Molecular Behavior.
1.2 Gas Flow
Parameters for Specifying Gas Flow, Network Equations, The Master Equation, Conductance Formulae, Pumpdown Time Outgassing
1.3 Pressure and Flow Measurement
Mechanical Gauges, Thermal-Conductivity Gauges, Viscous-Drag Gauges, Ionization Gauges, Mass Spectrometers Flowmeters
1.4 Vacuum Pumps
Mechanical Pumps, Vapor Diffusion Pumps, Entrainment Pumps
1.5 Vacuum Hardware
Materials, Demountable Vacuum Connections, Valves, Mechanical Motion in the Vacuum System, Traps and Baffles, Molecular Beams and Gas Jets, Electronics and Electricity in Vacuo
1.6 Vacuum-System Design and Construction
Some Typical Vacuum Systems, Differential Pumping, The Construction of Metal Vacuum Apparatus, Surface Preparation, Leak Detection, Ultrahigh Vacuum


2 Detection System
2.1 Radiation Interactions
Interaction of Heavy Charged Particles; Interaction of Electrons ; Interaction of Gamma Rays; Interaction of Neutrons; Radiation Exposure and Dose; Radiation Sources;
2.2 General Properties of Radiation Detectors
Modes of Detector Operation; Pulse Height Spectra; Counting Curves and Plateaus; Energy Resolution; Detection Efficiency; Dead Time; Background and Detector Shielding; The NIM, CAMAC, and VME Instrumentation Standards.
2.3 Detectors; Ionization Chambers Proportional Counters; Geiger-Mueller Counters; Scintillation Detector; Photomultiplier Tubes and Photodiodes; Semiconductor Diode Detectors; Germanium Gamma-Ray Detectors; Other Solid-State Detectors; Neutron Detection Methods;
Experimental
5 Experiments (3CFU)
1 Presentation (1CFU)