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
22.5 h + 7.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Froment Pascal;
Language
French
Main themes
The aim of the course is threefold
- present an extended knowledge of the atomic nucleus, stable and unstable, in order to master the theoretical concepts and the various applications related to isotopes, radioactivity and nuclear reactions ;
- give a fundamental understanding of the interactions between radiations and matter, with their chemical and biological consequences and applications to radioprotection ;
- provide firm basis to appreciate the problem of energy supply by nuclear ways.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | The aim of the course is threefold - present an extended knowledge of the atomic nucleus, stable and unstable, in order to master the theoretical concepts and the various applications related to isotopes, radioactivity and nuclear reactions ; - give a fundamental understanding of the interactions between radiations and matter, with their chemical and biological consequences and applications to radioprotection ; - provide firm basis to appreciate the problem of energy supply by nuclear ways. |
Content
- Stability of atomic nuclei, radioactivity and nuclear disintegrations.
- Introduction to the standard model in nuclear physics
- Production of radioelements: nuclear reactions and irradiation conditions
- Measurement of radioactivity
- Chemical and biological effects, dosimetry of radiations
- Production of energy : nuclear fission and fusion
- Applications of nuclear chemistry: isotopic exchange; use of radioactive tracers in chemistry; labelled molecules in biology and nuclear medicine; datation methods.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Lectures, exercices and visits related to radioactivity will be provided
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The exam contains theoretical questions to discuss and exercises to solve.
Other information
Prerequisite Basic notions in general and physical chemistry (1st and 2nd year of a bachelor degree) are needed.
Bibliography
Deux livres de référence seront principalement utilisés:
- Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry de G. Choppin (2002)
- Nuclear and Radiochemistry de K. Lieser (2001).
Faculty or entity
CHIM
