UK DRD3 Instrumentation Summer School 2026
Lady Margaret Hall
UK DRD3 Instrumentation Summer School 2026
Welcome to the second UK DRD3 Instrumentation Summer School! The school will be held over two weeks in August 2026 (10th - 21st) at Lady Margaret Hall, the University of Oxford
The school serves as a follow-on to the Advanced UK Instrumentation Training programme, and will feature two weeks of tutorials and hands-on exercises covering:
- Device simulation in TCAD
- Electronics design and simulation
- Electrical characterisation of silicon detectors
- Radiation detection with silicon detectors
Participants will step through the life cycle of PiN and LGAD sensors, from simulations of their fabrication and expected electrical response, to the design and characterisation of their readout electronics, to measurements in the lab of their performance
Evening activities are also planned, including talks by industrial partners on career opportunities outside of academia, distinguished academics on navigating a path through academia, and tips on engaging the broader public about fundamental research
Application deadline:ย May 29, 13:00 BST
Registration fee: ยฃ1950. This covers the cost of accommodation and food during the school, along with social events and coffee breaks. It is anticipated to accept a maximum of 24 participants
Scholarships: A few places are expected to be funded from external sources to enable the participation of outstanding applicants, particularly from groups who would otherwise be unable to provide support. Those awarded a scholarship will not need to pay the registration fee, and will be notified in advance
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Introduction: Introduction to the school, A-Z of detectors Fisher Room (Denys Wilkinson Building)
Fisher Room
Denys Wilkinson Building
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Welcome to the school 30mSpeaker: Daniel Hynds (University of Oxford (GB))
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A whirlwind A-Z of silicon detectors 1h 30mSpeaker: Daniel Hynds (University of Oxford (GB))
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Breaks: Coffee Foyer (Denys Wilkinson Building)
Foyer
Denys Wilkinson Building
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Introduction: Who am I and why am I here? Fisher Room (Denys Wilkinson Building)
Fisher Room
Denys Wilkinson Building
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Reading List 20m
Suggested resource for additional reading.
Speaker: Dr Richard Bates (University of Glasgow (GB))
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Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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Breaks: Lunch
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Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Simpkins Lee Theatre
Simpkins Lee Theatre
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group C Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group D OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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10:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group A Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group B Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group C OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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09:00
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10:30
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09:00
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10:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Talbot Hall
Talbot Hall
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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10:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group D Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group A Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group B OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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09:00
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10:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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17:30
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18:30
Evening seminar Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre
Lady Margaret Hall
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09:00
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10:30
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09:00
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10:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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09:00
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10:30
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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09:00
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10:30
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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09:00
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10:30
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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10:30
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11:00
Breaks: Coffee
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11:00
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12:30
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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11:00
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12:30
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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11:00
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12:30
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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11:00
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12:30
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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12:30
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13:30
Breaks: Lunch
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13:30
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15:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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13:30
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15:00
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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13:30
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15:00
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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13:30
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15:00
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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15:00
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15:30
Breaks: Coffee
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15:30
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17:00
Amplifiers and electronics: Group C Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
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15:30
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17:00
Device simulations: Group B Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Physics Teaching Labs, Mansfield Road
Giulio Villani
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15:30
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17:00
Electrical characterisation: Group D Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
Split in 2: half in OPMD, half in teaching labs
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15:30
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17:00
Particle detection: Group A OPMD (Robert Hooke Building)
OPMD
Robert Hooke Building
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19:00
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20:00
Evening seminar: Formal dinner Monson Room
Monson Room
Lady Margaret Hall
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10:30
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13:00
Closeout: Visit to ISIS and CLF Coach pick-up and drop-off at LMH main gates
Coach pick-up and drop-off at LMH main gates
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08:00
From ATLAS to SISYPHUS 30m
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08:30
Unlikely events 30m
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09:00
Out of particle, into astro 30m
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09:30
From what used to exist to what doesn't exist 30m
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10:00
So long, and thanks for all the fish 10m
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