 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | Nuclear Physics I | ||
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-080 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
<u><b>Nuclear physics - course : </b></u>
- nuclei: structure, size, nuclear forces, binding energy, liquid drop model, stability valley
- nuclear instability: decay law, units, alpha, beta (+ - EC), gamma decays
- low energy nuclear reactions: kinematic, composite nucleus, cross section, resonance, radioisotope production;
- fission
- particles through matter: charged heavy particles, electrons, photons, neutrons
- radiation detectors
<b>Labs</b>
- Geiger counter operation
- radioactive decay law
- natural radioactivity study
- gamma spectrometry
- gamma absorption in matter
Required Learning Resources/Tools
- J. Magill and J. Galy, <em>Radioactivity, Radionuclides, Radiation</em>, 2005, ED Springer
- D. Blanc, <em>Précis de Physique Nucléaire</em>, Dunod, 1999
- J. Franeau, <em>Physique – tome 2</em>, 1980, Leilens Ed
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
- W.N. Cottingham and D.A. Greenwood, An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, 2d Ed, 2001, Cambridge University Press
- H.A. Enge, <em>Introduction à la physique nucléaire</em>, 1972, Masson et Cie
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Conférences
- Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)