University of Heidelberg

Lecture: Accelerator Physics WS 24/25



General Information

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

Prerequisites: Bachelor course PEP1-5,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)

14.10.24

Introduction and Basic Definitions

21.10.24

Accelerating Structures

28.10.24

Optics with Magnets 1

04.11.24

Optics with Magnets 2

11.11.24

Equations of Motion

18.11.24

Phase Ellipses and Magneto-Optical Systems

25.11.24

Transverse Beam Dynamics

02.12.24

Transverse Beam Dynamics and Beam Stability

09.12.24

Longitudinal Beam Dynamics

16.12.24

canceled

06.01.25

Holiday

13.01.25

Phase Space and Beam Cooling

20.01.25

Space Charge and Beam-Beam Dynamics

27.01.25

Colliders

03.02.25

Short Examination and New Accelerator Technologies



Tutorials


Registration:

HeiCo


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

Topic/Task

14.10.24

Basics

21.10.24

Introduction to Python

28.10.24

Discussion of Series 1

04.11.24

Discussion of Series 2

11.11.24

Discussion of Series 3

18.11.23

Discussion of Series 4

25.11.24

Discussion of Series 5

02.12.24

Discussion of Series 6

09.12.24

Discussion of Series 7

16.12.24

canceled

06.01.25

Holiday

13.01.25

Discussion of Series 8

20.01.25

Discussion of Series 9

27.01.25

Discussion of Series 10

03.02.25





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