Particle Detectors Laboratory Instrumentation
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The learning objective of this course is to teach the student the most common experimental techniques through the analysis of tipical signal processing chains used in particle physics experiments. By the analysis of the signal transmission from the detector, to the "off-detector" readout electronics, the students will develop competences on the communication protocols and of the techniques for data transmission and processing.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course:
1) the student will be familiar with the signal processing chains starting from a particle detector.
2) he/she will be able to perform measurement of linearity and noise of the electronics chains and to optimize the signal shaping according to the experimental conditions
3) he/she will be ablw to perform and understand impedence and transfer function measurements.
4) he/she will develop competences in the offline analysis of the acquired signal
1) the student will be familiar with the signal processing chains starting from a particle detector.
2) he/she will be able to perform measurement of linearity and noise of the electronics chains and to optimize the signal shaping according to the experimental conditions
3) he/she will be ablw to perform and understand impedence and transfer function measurements.
4) he/she will develop competences in the offline analysis of the acquired signal
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Brief theoretical introduction on:
- Semiconductor and calorimeter detectors
- Basic Nuclear Electronics
- Electronics noise
- Digital signal transmission
Experimental activities:
Charge and current pre-amplification
- Experimental configuration (ex. Microstrip and Calorimetry)
- Pulse response
- Impedance matching
- Power supplies distribution and filtering
Shaping
- Unipolar and bipolar shapers
- Noise measurements on Microstrip (or on silicon detectors)
- Signal to noise measurements
- Noise measurements using a digital oscilloscope and a RMS voltmeter
Analog to digital conversion and data format
- Discriminators, coincidence, ADC and DAC
- Trigger preparation
- Usage of an FPGA evaluation board with ADC to generate digital data
- Usage of a logic state analyzer for data visualization
- Labview for data transmission and handling
Signal propagation on copper and on optical fibers
- Serialization and transmission of digital signal by means of evaluation boards
- Serial protocols with embedded clocks
- Data analysis with a sampling oscilloscope
- Semiconductor and calorimeter detectors
- Basic Nuclear Electronics
- Electronics noise
- Digital signal transmission
Experimental activities:
Charge and current pre-amplification
- Experimental configuration (ex. Microstrip and Calorimetry)
- Pulse response
- Impedance matching
- Power supplies distribution and filtering
Shaping
- Unipolar and bipolar shapers
- Noise measurements on Microstrip (or on silicon detectors)
- Signal to noise measurements
- Noise measurements using a digital oscilloscope and a RMS voltmeter
Analog to digital conversion and data format
- Discriminators, coincidence, ADC and DAC
- Trigger preparation
- Usage of an FPGA evaluation board with ADC to generate digital data
- Usage of a logic state analyzer for data visualization
- Labview for data transmission and handling
Signal propagation on copper and on optical fibers
- Serialization and transmission of digital signal by means of evaluation boards
- Serial protocols with embedded clocks
- Data analysis with a sampling oscilloscope
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Participation to the laboratory activities is highly recommended
Introductory oral presentations follwed by practical activities
Introductory oral presentations follwed by practical activities
Teaching Resources
Lecture notes and handsout during the course.
Nuclear electronics books (the exact list provided during the course)
Nuclear electronics books (the exact list provided during the course)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be an oral discussion on the program.
Each student must present a written report about the experiments realized during the course
Each student must present a written report about the experiments realized during the course
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 6
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Professors:
Andreazza Attilio, Citterio Mauro
Shifts:
Professor(s)