Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg

Lecture: Accelerator Physics WS 26/27



General Information

MVSpec (2SWS lecture, 1SWS tutorial) 4 LP/CP

Prerequisites: Bachelor course PEP1-4,PTP1-4

Contents: This lecture gives an introduction to the basics of accelerator physics. Different types of accelerators (hadron machines, e+e- machines) as well as synchrotron radiation facilities are discussed as well as new acceleration techniques and prospects for future accelerators. The lecture is complemented by "hands-on" tutorials in which simple accelerator and storage ring structures are simulated.

Audience: This course is primarily aimed at master's students, but is also suitable for interested bachelor students. Knowledge of electrodynamics and special relativity are the main prerequisites.



Dates: Monday 14:15-16:00

Place: room 3.402, INF 227 (KIP)

Date

Topic Monday (Link)

12.10.26

Introduction and Basic Definitions

19.10.26

Accelerating Structures

26.10.26

Optics with Magnets 1

02.11.26

Optics with Magnets 2

9.11.26

Equations of Motion

16.11.26

Phase Ellipses and Magneto-Optical Systems

23.11.26

Transverse Beam Dynamics

30.11.26

Transverse Beam Dynamics and Beam Stability

07.12.26

Longitudinal Beam Dynamics

14.12.26

Phase Space and Beam Cooling

11.01.27

Space Charge and Beam-Beam Dynamics

18.01.27

Colliders

25.01.27

New Accelerator Technologies (Short Examination)



Tutorials


Registration:

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Monday
16:15-17:00
Place: room 3.402 INF 227 (KIP)

Topic/Task

12.10.26

Basics

19.10.26

Introduction to Python

26.10.26

Discussion of Series 1

02.11.26

Discussion of Series 2

9.11.26

Discussion of Series 3

16.11.26

Discussion of Series 4

23.11.26

Discussion of Series 5

30.11.26

Discussion of Series 6

07.12.26

Discussion of Series 7

14.12.26

Discussion of Series 8

11.01.27

Discussion of Series 9

18.01.27

Discussion of Series 10

25.01.27

Discussion of Series 11





Literature

Title: Physik der Teilchenbeschleuniger und Ionenoptik, Hinterberger, Springer Verlag

Title: Physik der Teilchenbeschleuniger und Synchrotronstrahlungsquellen (deutsch), Teubner Studienbuecher, K.Wille,

Title: The Physics of Particle Accelerators: An Introduction (engl.), Oxford Press, K.Wille,

Particle Accelerator Physics, Helmut Wiedemann, 3. Auflage, Springer 2007, ISBN 3540490434




Online Scripts about Accelerator Physics

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