Course Material

A glossary of accelerator terms may be found here. It would be useful to have it handy in class, especially in the early part of the course.

Perspectives

The following passages summarise some of the salient features of modern accelerator physics from different perspectives. Please read them before coming to class. We shall have a discussion.

a) Accelerator Physics - Two Perspectives

b) Collaboration between Physics and Engineering

c) The Modern Research Laboratory

d) The Cavendish Laboratory in Rutherford's Time

Tutorial Sheets

1) Simple calculations in accelerators 1: Specific components / types

2) Simple calculations in accelerators 2: Relativistic dynamics

3) Transverse dynamics

4) Beam line design

5) Resonant cavities and accelerating structures