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Research School of Physics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Accelerators and their applications in diverse fields will be described along with the generic features of accelerator technology. This course discusses the design, operation and applications of particle accelerators. The course will cover: - Electrostatic and linear accelerators - Cyclotrons - Synchrotrons - Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of accelerators for mass spectrometry (AMS) - Emerging applications such as nuclear waste transmutation and accelerator driven energy systems will be discussed.
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The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 15 lectures and tutorials (22.5 total hours) and 20 hours of laboratory work over the course of the semester, including an Intensive laboratory component at the ANU Heavy-Ion facility. - Approximately 87.5 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks. Other Information This course has limited enrolment due to lab space. Students who wish to enrol in this course will need to seek permission. Priority will be given to students active in the Master of Science in Nuclear Science or Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science. All other students will be placed on a wait list and notified whether there is space in the week before the start of semester.
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