Tag: Detector & Sensors
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“Become a particle physicist in eight simple moves” book
The book was born out of a simple but strong wish: to inspire people to consider pursuing a career in physics. It aims to be an introduction to the world of particle physics while skillfully blending humor with profound insights.
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Web-based Educational Tool for ATLAS as part of the Czech Particle Physics Project
The two modules were developed as part of a summer student project, both featuring an introduction page and a Interactive web application. The first module takes students through the process of finding an Axion-Like Particle (ALP) using the ATLAS-Forward Proton (AFP) detector. The second shows students how to determine the mass of the Higgs boson…
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“Your Adventure at CERN” – A choose-your-own-adventure gamebook
“Your Adventure at CERN” is an choose-your-own-adventure type of gamebook about particle physics. It’s a fun and engaging book where readers immerse themselves in the story by choosing the character’s decisions as the plot progresses.
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Building wire chambers during national teachers programmes in Budapest and CERN@Wigner
Since 2016, the Hungarian CERN teacher program hold two-evening workshops on constructing Multiwire Proportional Chambers. Due to its success, the workshop was made available to students. It is a good exercice that fosters team building and cooperation.
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Bubble Chamber Educational Material
Educational material on bubble chambers embedded in interactive worksheets in GeoGebra. This resource allows for a guided exploration of bubble chamber physics through quizzes.
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CERN Experiments in Lego model
Workshop were held to design and construct of 1:40 model of the ALICE detector with pupils and students. Over 100 hours were spent preparing in weekly meetings, plus around two days for building.
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The Quantum Prisoner – A great adventure at the heart of science and technology
The Quantum Prisoner is a free, browser-based adventure game with no registration needed. Players visit 25 science-related locations and play 30 minigames centered on scientific and technological concepts. This game combines a sci-fi narrative with actual scientific concepts and fantastic interpretations. Teachers can use this game as an educational tool by selecting specific minigames for…
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ALICE HEPscape! in Finland
ALICE HEPscape! is an ALICE themed escape room based on the original HEPscape from the INFN, about ALICE, the data taking process, the type of physics studied at ALICE. It aims to be a fun introduction to some physics topics, which can then be further discussed after the game.
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Handmade Accelerator Bracelet
Originally created for the SuperKEKB, the bracelets are inspired by particle accelerators from around the world. By making use of 3D printing, they are simple, but visually accurate fun accelerator themed merchandises. They can be made during interactive workshops or distributed in creation kits.
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Accel Kitchen: Japanese Junior and Senior High School Cosmic Ray Outreach
The Accel Kitchen is a hands-on particle physics research experience for junior and senior high school students founded in 2020. It takes the form of a mentorship program with remote mentoring, making it the largest junior and senior high school particle physics research support network in Japan. The program provides inexpensive and easy-to-use particle detectors…