Accelerators and their applications in diverse fields will be described along with the generic features of accelerator technology. This course discusses the design, operation and applications of particle accelerators.

The course will cover:

• Electrostatic and linear accelerators
• Cyclotrons
• Synchrotrons
• Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of accelerators for mass spectrometry (AMS)
• Emerging applications such as nuclear waste transmutation and accelerator driven energy systems will be discussed.

1. evaluate the technical issues associated with existing and emerging accelerator-based applications, in particular in the fields of security and safeguards.
2. evaluate which accelerator is appropriate for a particular application.
3. obtain an appreciation of the operation of an electrostatic accelerator and its associated ion source and beam transport system.

Laboratory Report (50%)

Assignments (50%)

Semester length course with 15 lectures and 20 hours of laboratory work.

Intensive laboratory component at the ANU Heavy-Ion Facility

Bachelor degree