 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Nuclear Physics I | ||
Programme component of Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-U1-PHYNUC-001-M | Optional UE | DAUBIE Evelyne | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-080 | Nuclear Physics I Theory | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Master expertise.
- Have acquired knowledge and a thorough understanding of specialist areas of physics in connection with mathematics and/or advanced laboratory practices required for these sectors.
- Have a creative and rigorous scientific approach
- Gather and interpret relevant scientific data and critically analyse it, distinguishing working hypotheses of proven facts.
Learning Outcomes of UE
- Basic experimental nuclear physics and radioprotection.
- Basis on instrumentation (Geiger counters, scintillation detectors) and their operation for data taking and analysis (counting and spectrometry)
Content of UE
Nuclear physics - course :
- 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
Labs
- Geiger counter operation
- radioactive decay law
- natural radioactivity study
- gamma spectrometry
- gamma absorption in matter
Prior Experience
Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity (basis)
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-080 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-080 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-080 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-080 | - J. Magill and J. Galy, Radioactivity, Radionuclides, Radiation, 2005, ED Springer - D. Blanc, Précis de Physique Nucléaire, Dunod, 1999 - J. Franeau, Physique - tome 2, 1980, Leilens Ed |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-080 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-080 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-080 | - W.N. Cottingham and D.A. Greenwood, An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, 2d Ed, 2001, Cambridge University Press - H.A. Enge, Introduction à la physique nucléaire, 1972, Masson et Cie |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-080 | Authorized |