(High School) Experimental Particle Physics - Exploring cosmic rays from the comfort of your living room

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Welcome to an exciting journey into the enigmatic world of cosmic rays! This high school-level course is designed to introduce you to the captivating realm of cosmic rays, particles which travel vast distances through the cosmos before reaching earth. This course blends hands-on data analysis with a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind these high-energy particles.

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the mysteries of cosmic rays, investigating their origins, detection, and interactions with our atmosphere. Engage in practical experiments and data analysis using real cosmic ray data collected from ground-based detectors, unraveling the patterns and characteristics of these elusive particles.

The curriculum is divided in a balanced way between theoretical knowledge and practical application. You'll explore fundamental physics concepts essential to understanding cosmic rays, including particle interactions, (very basic) relativity, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics. Lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions will deepen your understanding of these theoretical foundations and their relevance to cosmic ray research.

Do not panic! All the theory is presented in a very engaging way, adapted to the technical level to each student.

Key Topics:

* Introduction to Cosmic Rays: Origins, Composition, and Detection Methods
* Introduction to particle physics detection techniques (with real particle detector examples)
* Data Collection and Analysis (python or C/C++): Hands-on Experience with Real Cosmic Ray Data
* Astrophysical Implications: Cosmic Rays and the Universe
* Advanced Topics (for the very enthusiastic): Cosmic ray astrophysics and state-of-the-art detectors used currently in the research world.

Class Format:

In the basic variant, this course will blend theory lectures with computer-based data analysis. For the very enthusiastic students, there is also a possibility to build their own particle detector.

Assessment:

Assessment will be based on a combination of individual and group projects, quizzes, data analysis reports, and a final presentation or research paper that showcases your understanding of cosmic rays, both theoretically and practically.

Prerequisites:

Curiosity! The only pre-requisite for this course is the curiosity of how our universe works, and what can we do as humans to understand it as much as possible!

Join me on this cosmic adventure, where theoretical exploration meets empirical investigation, and together, let's unravel the secrets of these cosmic messengers!

Zusätzliche Informationen

The student should have a working laptop.

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Beim Schüler zu Hause :

In der Umgebung von Genf, Schweiz

Über mich

Currently I am a full time researcher in experimental particle physics, based at the university of Geneva, CH. I love particles and especially I love to explore different methods trough which we can detect them.

During my continuous education I designed and constructed tens of detectors, passing my knowledge to students with various backgrounds: from pharmacy/business to highly specialised physics master/Ph.D. student.

I love to talk about research and the universe itself, and I consider that the only moment when research reaches its goal is when knowledge is successfully passed towards the younger generations.

During my career I have been based (and still am) at several world leading institutes, including CERN and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).

Outside research, my life revolves around cycling and mountain biking, having obtained the title of national champion at amateur level in my country.

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BSc/MSci -> University of Birmingham, UK:

Here I obtained the title of master in particle phyiscs and cosmology. My masters project involved acquiring data in a more efficient way at one of the biggest experiments from CERN: NA62.

Ph.D -> University of Geneva, CH.

Based in the particle physics (neutrino) group, here I designed, constructed, and analsed the data of a novel particle detector with improved resolution.

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

Teaching -> 6 years
Guided tours for physics experiments- > 5 years
Data analysis -> 8 years
Physics -> 10 years
Data acquisition -> 4 years
Coding -> 8 years.

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Jugendliche (13-17 Jahre alt)

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C - c++

Python

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Gregory

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This course and a homework help court, designate to accompany a student during the school year.
The course covers math and science from primary school to high school.

The first part of this course is normally reserved for the revision of the student's duties. In addition any question and uncertainties are answered and explained.

Then follow the cramming part to reinforce learned concepts until students become self-confident about applying techniques.

At the end of the course, if the time and the situation allow, I prepare the students for their next school class.

In addition to the subjects I am struggling to explain to students how to "learn to learn" so that my classes have a long lasting effect.
This includes showing them how to get organized and prepare for the exams.

I have over seven years of experience during which I was able to help dozens of school children improve their grades.

I am also comfortable with children and young people having rather serious problems like dyscalculia, fear of school or who are seriously demotivated. For these children I try to be even more patient than usual, explaining every detail little by little in a way that is easy to understand until everything is understood.

In addition to the subjects I am struggling to explain to students how to "learn to learn" so that my classes have a long lasting effect.

Being trilingual, I am fluent in French, German and English at the same level. Classes can be held in any of these languages.

Grégory

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For a dozen years I help students and students in mathematics and physics-chemistry.
I make a skills assessment during the first class and I commit to quantitative results.
I can indeed certify a quarterly increase of the notes between 1 and 4 points according to the file taken into consideration.
This rare positioning is the consequence of a permanent optimization of my teaching methods and especially of a real ability to perfectly detect the learning structure of each of my students.
During school holidays, I do courses in private lessons.

Serge

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Teacher, offers an individualized pedagogy to students. I adapt my teaching to the difficulty of apprehension of each student.
I use simple and clear examples. I review the lesson with the student and identify the areas of darkness that I correct with a different approach to the lesson. Then I check if the lesson is well understood by integrating exercises with gradual levels of difficulty.

If you need help, do not hesitate to contact me.

Lars

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Graduate teacher and former physicist at CERN offers courses in Mathematics and Physics for students, mainly in orientation and college, needing support to understand the content of these subjects and to help with exercises as well as to prepare the tests.

Sarah

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Hello, I am a 3rd year Bachelor student in Environmental Sciences and Engineering and an assistant in Advanced Chemistry for Engineers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). I teach Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Biology which are branches that I studied in depth during my university studies. A native French speaker, I also offer French lessons to English-speaking or German-speaking people. A teacher, dynamic and patient, I offer quality support adapted to each student. I can travel to the City of Geneva.

Yasmine

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Hello,
My name is Yasmine, I am 18 years old I am at the University of Geneva in Chemistry in the 1st year.

I have already been a tutor for over a year, so I am used to teaching up to university level.
I make sure that the students have a program that I prepare in advance according to the student's difficulties (lessons, series of exercises, test).
I can also help them with their homework.
My goal is to make them succeed thanks to my lessons.

Manuele

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About myself:
My name is Manuele and I am 30 years old. I'm good-humoured, creative person and if my lab is not blowing up into my face, I'm also very calm and hearty.
Currently, I am working as a PhD in an interdisciplinary field of chemistry and physics. I have a Masters degree in chemistry as well as a Bachelors with a major in chemistry and a minor in physics. In the past years, I had the privilege to acquire fundamental knowledge in chemistry, physics and mathematics at a top academic institution.
For my achievements, I was honored three times by the faculty of Chemistry with the Werner price and for my dissertation I was awarded the semester price.

My Philosophy:
My objective is to provide individual approaches to convert weaknesses into strengths and to face challenges with the certainty of success.
In the past four years, I have been able to acquire an extensive repertoire of experience in this area. I now try to pass this experience on to my students in the best possible way
My personal goal is that students no longer worry after an exam about whether the exam was passed or not, but that they are annoyed if the best possible grade was not achieved.
In order to guarantee improved results, I only accept 2 students within the same time period (in English and/or German).

I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Dear greetings
Manuel

*****German text*****

About myself:
My name is Manuele and I am 30 years old. I'm a cheerful, creative person and when I'm not busy with my lab, I'm very relaxed and hearty.
I am currently working on my doctorate in the field of chemistry and physics. I have a master's degree in chemistry, as well as a bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry and a minor in physics. During my training I acquired excellent knowledge in the fields of chemistry, physics and mathematics. For my extraordinary achievements during my studies, I was awarded the Werner Legat three times by the Faculty of Chemistry, and my final thesis was honored with a semester prize.

What awaits you:
My philosophy is to use an individual approach to transform professional weaknesses into strengths.
Over the last four years I have been able to acquire an extensive repertoire of experience in this area. I now try to pass on this experience to my students in the best possible way so that they can be optimally prepared.
My personal goal is that after an exam, students no longer worry about whether the exam was passed or not, but rather that they are annoyed if the best possible grade was not achieved.
For this reason, I support a maximum of 2 students in the same period (in German and/or English).

I am pleased to meet you!
Dear greetings
Manuel

Stephan

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Hello,

I am Stephan, I have a Ph.D. in Physics, currently working at CERN and giving lessons in Physics, Math, and English.
My native language is German, I can also give lessons in English. Preferably online but on-location is also possible.

Feel free to contact me!

Virginie

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Dites-moi ce que vous souhaitez : que votre enfant obtienne de meilleures résultats scolaires, gagne en confiance en soi, découvre le plaisir de mieux comprendre, développe son sens logique grâce à des jeux, installe des bases solides, développe des habitudes de travail, acquière des méthodes d'apprentissage efficaces, apprenne dans la joie et la bonne humeur !

Si cela vous convient, je suis également à l'écoute des demandes de soutien moral. Je suis convaincue qu'un élève apprend mieux lorsqu'il se sent en confiance, écouté et accompagné avec profond respect.

Dans une ambiance rassurante, à la fois studieuse et détendue, je guide votre enfant dans ses apprentissages. Si vous le souhaitez, je l'aide à apprendre ses leçons et à faire ses devoirs. Il est certain que je l'encourage, le motive, lui propose de nouveaux exercices en fonction de ses besoins, lui permettant ainsi de mieux comprendre et apprendre.

Edouard

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My course begins by identifying the topics to be covered (first lesson: review of past exams/assignments, questions the student has, etc.). Then, we review any missing theory, and finally, we redo the exercises that are causing difficulty. Each subsequent lesson will start with one or two exercises from the previous session to check if the theory has been properly understood.

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