Nuclear Reactor Physics (A) - physics775
| Course | Nuclear Reactor Physics (A) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics775 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture | English | 2 | 3 | ST |
Preparation: Fundamental nuclear physics
Form of Testing and Examination: Written or oral examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Deeper understanding of nuclear power generation (fisson and fusion)
Contents of the Course:
Physics of nuclear fission and fusion, neutron flux in reactors, different reactor
types, safety aspects, nuclear waste problem, future aspects
and
Excursion to a nuclear power plant
Recommended Literature:
H. Hübel: Reaktorphysik (Vorlesungsskript, available during the lecture)
M. Borlein: Kerntechnik, Vogel (2009)
W. M. Stacey: Nuclear Reactor Physics, Wiley & Sons (2007)