Charged Particle Sources and Beam Technology

Catalog Description

• Formerly NE 290A.  Topics in this course will include the latest technology of various types of ion and electron sources, extraction and formation of charge particle beams, computer simulation of beam propagation, diagnostics of ion sources and beams, and the applications of beams in fusion, synchrotron light source, neutron generation, microelectronics, lithography, and medical therapy. This is a general accelerator technology and engineering course that will be of interest to graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, and nuclear engineering. Also listed as Engineering C282.

Course Prerequisites

• Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
• NE 180 or equivalent

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

• No text required

Class schedule

• Three hours of lecture per week