Scintillation and Cerenkov counters, proportional chambers, drift and TPC chambers. Monte Carlo simulation methods. Detection methods for fixed targets and for colliders. Detection of neutrinos. Assessment through grading of a series of problems and a final project.
Emphasis is given to basic training on the use of ion implantation and nuclear reactors.
Combined Hyperfine Interactions. Preparation of samples with ion implantation and neutron activation. Lab sessions with PAC studies using samples activated in the Portuguese Research Reactor. Assessment by weekly reports of the laboratory sessions. Nuclear reaction models.