PHYC40870 Space Detector Laboratory (10)

Academic Year 2021/2022

Students will gain experience with detectors of various wavelengths from optical to gamma-ray. Practical laboratories will include hands-on experience in characterising and calibrating gamma-ray detectors, such as high-resolution germanium detectors and scintillators. Simulations are also performed to assess detector performance. This is a continuous assessment module based on assignments and lab work.

This is module is a prerequisite for Space Mission Design (PHYC40610)

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

- describe the interactions of photons of various wavelengths with different detector materials-
- differentiate between the requirements of detectors in different wavelength bands
- demonstrate familiarity with gamma-ray detectors
- characterise and assess suitability of gamma-ray detectors for space based applications

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20

Laboratories

80

Specified Learning Activities

20

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Two main assignments

- EduCube
- Gamma detectors

Students work in the lab using manuals to carry out projects. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment throughout the semester, including lab work, report. Unspecified n/a Graded No

100


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Verbal and/or written feedback post assignment.

Name Role
Professor Lorraine Hanlon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Robert Jeffrey Tutor
Mr Conor McGrath Tutor