3.00 credits
Q1
Language
English
Prerequisites
Bachelor level lectures on physics, mechanics, mathematics.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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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)
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.
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