NPRE 447

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NPRE 447

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Course Number: NPRE 447

Title: Radiation Interact w/Matter II

Catalogue Description:Continuation of NPRE 446. Principles and Applications of Radiation Interactions with Matter, I. Quantum theory of ionization of matter by charged particles. Nuclear models and structure. Alpha decay, fission and fusion reactions. Beta and gamma decay. Nuclear reactions. Radiation damage effects. Special topics. Computer assignment to illustrate fundamental concepts.

Course Topics and Hours
Principle Topics Covered Hours (Approximate)
Quantum Theory of Ionization of Matter by Charged Particles 6
Hard and Soft Collisions
  
Average Energy Loss per Collision
  
Total Energy Loss per Collision
  
Bremsstrahlung
  
Nuclear Radiation Detectors
  
Radiation Dosimetry
  
Nuclear Models and Structures 2
Nuclear Binding Energy
  
Liquid Drop Model and Semiempirical Mass Formula
  
Fermi Gas Model
 
Shell Model
  
Collective Model
  
Statistical Model of Excited States
  
Alpha Decay, Fission and Fusion 10
Energetics
  
Quantum Theory of Alpha Decay
  
Spontaneous and Induced Fission
  
Fusion Reactions
  
Power from Nuclear Fission
  
Thermonuclear Fusion
  
Beta Decay 4
Energetics
  
Neutrinos
  
Theory of Beta Decay
  
Parity Violation
  
Gamma Decay 4
Theory of Gamma Decay
  
Internal Conversion
  
Nuclear Reactions 7
Q-equation
  
Types of Reactions
  
Compound-nucleus Reactions
 
Resonances
  
Direct Reactions
  
Neutron Activation Analysis
  
Radiation Damage 7
Crystal Structure
  
Primary Knock-on and Recoil Atoms
  
Collision and Energy Loss Processes
  
Analysis of Displacements
  
Selected Topics 4
Examinations 2
Total Hours 45

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Basic Texts:

Required:

  • H.S. Krane, "Introductory Nuclear Physics", John Wiley & sons, New York, NY (1987).
  • S. Brandt and H.D. Dahmen, "Quantum Mechanics on the Personal Computer", Springer-Verlag, New York, NY (1994).

Recommended:

  • N.A. Jelley, "Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics", Cambridge University Press, New York, NY (1990).
  • W.N. Cottingham and D.A. Greenwood, "An Introduction to Nuclear Physics", Cambridge University Press, New York, NY. (1986).
  • S.H. Chen and M. Kotlarchyk, "Interactions of Photons and Neutrons with Matter", World Scientific, Singapore (1997).
  • Lamarsh: "Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 2nd Ed.", Addison Wesley, 1983.

Prerequisites: Physics 114 and Math 285 or Math 341, Math 280 or concurrent registration in Math 280 or equivalent. NPRE 446 or consent of instructor.

Purpose of Course:

  • Prerequisite for NPRE 421.
  • Required for the Nuclear Engineering curricula.
  • Course designed for developing basic theoretical and experimental understanding of interactions of various types of radiation with matter and nuclear phenomena.
  • Serves as a core course in the revised undergraduate curriculum required of all undergraduate nuclear engineering majors.

Instructor: Roy A. Axford

Credit: 3 Semester Hours or 3/4 Unit

Meeting hours per week: 3

Class registration opacity: 30

Semesters course offered: REFER TO MASTER LISTING

Other notes:

Course last revised:

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