Course overview
This course extends the concepts of nuclear physics and theoretical and applied radiation physics.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe fundamental aspects of the structure of the nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions and the interaction of radiation and matter and explain them in terms of applicable principles of physics
- Apply knowledge of nuclear and radiation physics and appropriate mathematics to formulate solutions to problems
- Discuss the connection of nuclear and radiation physics with other physics disciplines - solid state, elementary particle physics, radiochemistry, astronomy
- Describe applications of nuclear and radiation physics in medical diagnostics and therapy, astrophysics, geology, archaeology and other fields
- Describe experimental techniques used (or developed) for nuclear physics purposes (logic circuits, gamma cameras, semiconductor detectors) and discuss their influence on the development of new technologies
- Explore an application of nuclear and/or radiation physics and communicate their understanding to a group of their peers in a short presentation
Degree list
The following degrees include this course