Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO BEAM PHYSICS 200100715310 4 + 0 4.0 9.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors İlkay Türk Çakır
Assistants
Goals It is aimed to obtain and interpret the behavior of the beam along the beam path by means of physical equations and models.
Course Content Beams and beam physics, charged particle motion in static fields, linear transverse motion, acceleration and longitudinal motion , Twiss formalism, Twiss parameter evolution, periodic transport, lattice modules, magnetostatic devices, electromagnetic devices; waveguides and cavities, insertion devices, photon beams, introduction to nonlinear beam.
Learning Outcomes 1) Obtains general information about the beam, which is the most basic subject in accelerators.
2) Learns the equations used within the scope of beam physics and learns the parameters related to beam dynamics.
3) Reinforces basic electromagnetic field knowledge.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Beam and beam physics Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Charged particle motion in static fields Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Linear transverse motion Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
5. Week Acceleration and longitudinal motion Lecture

Project Based Learning
Homework
6. Week Twiss formalism Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
7. Week Twiss parameter evolution / Midterm Lecture

Project Based Learning
Homework
8. Week Periodic beam transport Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
9. Week Lattice modules Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
10. Week Magneto static devices Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Electromagnetic devices; waveguides Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
12. Week Electromagnetic devices; cavities Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
13. Week Insertion devices, photon beams Lecture

Project Based Learning
Homework
14. Week Periodic beam transport Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Wille, Book: The Physics of Particle Accelerators

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15344
PY25344
PY35000
PY45000
PY55344
PY95555
PY105555
PY114444
PY124444
PY134444
PY154444
PY164444
PY174444
PY184444

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 14 5
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 3 5
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 30
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 30
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 1 30
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 5
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 25
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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