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

Language

English

Prerequisites

Bachelor level lectures on physics, mechanics, mathematics.

Learning outcomes

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

• 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

https://www.sckcen.be/fbnen

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