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

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Introduction to Nuclear Physics & Measurements (Centre d'étude nucléaire-Mol)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
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 :

1
  • 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
 
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

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

  • 2 t.m. ; 36 hours of lectures, 5 lab sessions of ½ day
  •  laboratory work (SCK.CEN)
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

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
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Advanced Master in Nuclear Engineering

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