Introduction to Photon and Neutron Production for Science (MAXC21/EXTF90)

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Photon and neutron production for science, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents​​

The course gives a general overview about the production and use of neutrons and photons for science. 

The course starts with an overview of different accelerators (above all synchrotrons and linear proton accelerators). The different components in an accelerator are introduced and the general theory of how different elements e.g. magnets are used in accelerators been described and used.

Accelerators for synchrotron light (especially synchrotrons) and neutrons (especially spallation neutron source) are described in more detail.

An overview about traditional light sources and reactor based neutron sources are given. Special focus is directed against beamlines (for photons) and neutron guides (for neutrons) with their function and structure. Different components in typical beamline and neutron guide are introduced in addition to the optical theory that describes them and underlying design and optimization of beamline and neutron guide.

Finally, different current research methods are presented based on synchrotron lights and neutrons with application in natural sciences, medicine and technology.

General information

• Course codes: MAXC21 (Science faculty) and EXTF90 (LTH)
• Semester: autumn
• Study period: first
• Level: first cycle
• Language: English
• Forms of teaching: lectures, calculation exercises, oral presentations
• Assessment:  written examination, written reports, oral presentations
• Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
• Course evaluation: 
  • Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
  • Read the course evaluations on the website of LTH
• Syllabi for the course:
  • MAXC21 syllabus on lu.se
  • EXTF90 syllabus on lth.se Links to an external site.
• Previous course code: MAXC11 Links to an external site.

Course literature

• Booklet "Accelerator technique" by Sverker Werin.
• Articles and lecture notes.

Course responsible teacher

Francesca Curbis, francesca.curbis@maxiv.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

Enter MAXC21 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit. Links to an external site.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, general entry requirements are required as well as 60 credits in natural sciences or technology.

Application

Science faculty students: Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish).

• More information about applying can be found on Lund University's central website: MAXC21 course information.
• For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
  Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB). Download Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH students: Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

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• All courses offered by the Department of Physics (at fysik.lu.se)
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• Course evaluations on Canvas
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