Introduction to Nuclear Physics & Measurements (Centre d'étude nucléaire-Mol)

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Introduction to Nuclear Physics & Measurements (Centre d'étude nucléaire-Mol)
3 credits
Q1
Language
English
Prerequisites
Bachelor level lectures on physics, mechanics, mathematics.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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  • To learn and understand the basic properties of a nucleus
  • To understand the role of conservation laws in decay processes and reactions
  • To learn particles interactions with matter
  • To learn characteristics of main particles detectors
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
  • Nuclear properties (nuclear radius; mass and abundance of nuclides; nuclear binding energy; nuclear exited states)
  • Radioactive decay law, radioactive chains, units of radioactivity
  • Alpha, Beta and Gamma decay
  • Nuclear fission
  • Types of nuclear reactions: compound nucleus, threshold reactions, concept of cross section
  • Interactions of ionizing radiations (ions, electrons, photons, neutrons) with matter
  • Detection of ionizing radiations (ions, electrons, photons, neutrons)
Teaching methods
  • 2 t.m. ; 36 hours of lectures, 5 lab sessions of ½ day
  •  laboratory work (SCK.CEN)
Evaluation methods
Written examination (closed book)
Other information
Prof. Nicolas Pauly   Université Libre de Bruxelles
Course location:  SCK-Cen (Mol)
Online resources
Bibliography
The PowerPoint presentations of the lectures are available on the BNEN website.

Other useful references:
Krane, K.S. 'Introductory Nuclear Physics', Wiley, 1987.
Tavernier, S. 'Experimental techniques in nuclear and particle physics', Springer-Verlag, 2010.
Knoll, G.F. 'Radiation detection and measurement', 4 ed., Wiley, 2010.
Faculty or entity
EPL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Master [120] in Mechanical Engineering

Specialised master in nuclear engineering