Nuclear physics II (E) - Nucl. physics II
| Course | Nuclear physics II (E) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | Nucl. physics II |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture | English | 3 | 5 | WT |
Preparation: Nuclear Physics I, Quantum Mechanics
Form of Testing and Examination: Part of the obligatory courses for area of specialisation Nuclear and Particle Physics, separate oral examination is possible exceptionally.
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Study of nuclear reactions, fission and fusion.
Contents of the Course:
Kinematics in nuclear reactions
Cross section
Rutherford scattering
Scattering in quantum mechanics
The Born approximation
Partial wave analysis
Inelastic scattering, resonances
Optical model
Direct, compound, spallation and fragmentation reactions
Neutron sources and detectors
Neutron cross sections
Fission
Nuclear reactors
Fusion
Solar fusion
Man-made thermonuclear fusion
Controlled thermonuclear fusion
Recommended Literature:
A script for parts of the course will be distributed during the course.
K.S. Krane, Introductory nuclear physics, chapters 11-14