Nuclear
Physics
Lecturer: Dr. Reza
Nejat
Objective:
Give the introduction to the field of Nuclear Physics.
Study the
general properties of nuclei, the characteristics of the nuclear
force,
the nuclear models, radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
Required Texts:
“Introductory Nuclear Physics”, 1998, Kenneth S. Krane, John Wiely & Sons.
Lectures:
·
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 13:30–14:20 in BSB/106
Announcements: Click Here
Assignments
and Solution: Click Here
Course Notes &
Slides: Click Here
Properties
of Nuclear Force: Click Here
Test Dates:
Two 50-minute tests will be held in February and March
during the lecture period. Dates and Locations will be announced when known.
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First Test:
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Second Test:
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Final Exam: For date and place check MUSI.
Previous Tests: Test1, Solution, February 2002
Test2, Solution, March
2002
Teaching Assistants:
·
Nathan
Leigh, ABB
269D, Ex: 26057, leighn@physica.mcmaster.ca
Office hour:
Course
Outline:
Ø
Basic Nuclear
Structure (1, 11)
Ø
Nuclear
Properties (3)
Ø
The Force
Between Nucleons (4)
Ø
Nuclear Models
(5)
Ø
Radioactive
Decay (6)
Ø
Alpha Decay (8)
Ø
Beta Decay (9)
Ø
Gamma Decay (10)
Ø
Nuclear reaction
(11)
Ø
Nuclear Fission &
Fusion (13 & 14)
We will do our best to cover
these topics.
Marking Scheme:
|
Assignments |
10% |
|
Tests (2) |
30% |
|
Exam |
60% |
Notice:
"The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes."
Marks: Your
marks (except the Final exam) are available HERE
Some Nuclear
Links:
Periodic
Table of Elements
Nuclear Information Service (Los
Alamos National Lab)
ABS'c of Nuclear Science - CPEP: http://www.lbl.gov/abc/
http://www.lbl.gov/abc/Basic.html
Basic Nuclear fission: http://library.thinkquest.org/17940/texts/fission/fission.html
JAVA Nuclear Power plant simulation: http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/demo.html
Fermilab: http://www.fnal.gov
Reza Nejat, nejat@physics.mcmaster.ca