Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)
Explore key technologies in particle accelerators: RF systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and vacuum techniques for various applications.
Explore key technologies in particle accelerators: RF systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and vacuum techniques for various applications.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental technologies used in particle accelerators. It covers four main areas: RF systems for particle acceleration, magnet technology for beam guidance and focusing, beam diagnostics for monitoring particle beams, and vacuum techniques essential for accelerator operation. Students will learn about electromagnetic wave generation and propagation in cavities, various types of magnets including superconducting and permanent magnets, methods for measuring beam parameters, and principles of vacuum physics and equipment. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications, preparing students for further study or work in the field of accelerator physics and engineering.
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What you'll learn
Understand the principles of RF systems in particle accelerators
Learn about different types of magnets used for beam guidance and focusing
Explore beam diagnostic techniques for monitoring accelerator performance
Understand vacuum physics and technologies crucial for accelerator operation
Analyze the design and function of various accelerator components
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical accelerator scenarios
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental technologies used in particle accelerators. It covers four key areas: RF systems for particle acceleration, magnet technology for beam guidance and focusing, beam diagnostics for monitoring particle beams, and vacuum techniques essential for accelerator operation. Students will learn about electromagnetic wave generation and propagation in cavities, various types of magnets including superconducting and permanent magnets, methods for measuring beam parameters, and principles of vacuum physics and equipment. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications, preparing students for advanced study or work in accelerator physics and engineering. Through five modules, learners will gain insights into the complex technologies that enable particle accelerators to function in various scientific and industrial applications.
RF-systems
Module 1 · 9 Hours to complete
Magnet technology for accelerators
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Beam Diagnostics
Module 3 · 10 Hours to complete
Basics of Vacuum techniques
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Module 5 · 10 Minutes to complete
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Expert in Electromagnetic Theory and Particle Accelerator Technology at Lund University.
Anders Karlsson is a Professor of Electromagnetic Theory at Lund University. He teaches the course "Fundamentals of Particle Accelerator Technology," which is available as a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) in English. His research focuses on the principles and applications of electromagnetic theory, particularly in the context of particle accelerators.
Chief Engineer and Expert in Accelerator Physics at the University of Jyväskylä
Pauli Heikkinen is the Chief Engineer for the Accelerator Laboratory at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, where he oversees a facility that hosts four accelerators equipped with various ion sources and advanced instrumentation. With a focus on fundamental research and ion-beam-based material physics, he facilitates access to cutting-edge research facilities for hundreds of scientists from universities, laboratories, and private companies worldwide each year. Pauli teaches courses in Accelerator Physics, Cyclotron Physics, and Accelerator Techniques at the University of Jyväskylä, including the course "Fundamentals of Particle Accelerator Technology" offered on Coursera.
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