Unit name | Fundamentals of Nuclear Science |
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Unit code | PHYSM0028 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Springell |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This course will give students a solid grounding in nuclear radiation, from the fundamentals of radiative decay to nuclear fission and fusion, with particular focus on those processes used in commercial nuclear reactors.
Students will gain an understanding of the most important types of radiation, why they occur and how they may be detected, with particular focus on the decay chains that are most prominent in the nuclear industry. The mathematical description of radiative flux, intensity and brilliance will be covered in detail.
Students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Formative feedback will be provided through problems classes.
Summative feedback:
Written, timed, open-book examination (80%) Online test (20%)
K. J. Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics, (Wiley),
W. E. Burcham, Elements of Nuclear Physics, (Longman)