Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | ||
Nuclear Physics I | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Mathematics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-B3-SCMATH-028-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 | 2 | 2.00 | 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% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
Basic experimental nuclear physics and radioprotection.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
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 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 Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-080 | SLIDES + books - 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 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 | - J. Franeau, Physique Tome2, 1980, Ed. Lielens - 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 |
Term 2 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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S-PHYS-080 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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S-PHYS-080 | Not applicable |
Term 3 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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S-PHYS-080 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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S-PHYS-080 | Not applicable |