Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS556: Introductory Nuclear Physics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Spring, Fall 3 Credits
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 550.
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Description:
Theory of relativity, brief survey of systematics of nuclei and elementary particles, structure of stable nuclei, radioactivity, interaction of nuclear radiation with matter, nuclear reactions, particle accelerators, nuclear instruments, fission, nuclear reactors.
Instructor(s):
WANG, FUQIANG
Email:
fqwang@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2010
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED: Introductory Nuclear Physics | Kenneth Krane | Latest | 0-471-80553-X | Wiley | Optional | |
| OPTIONAL: Introduction to High-Energy Heavy-Ion Collisions | Cheuk-Yin Wong | December 1994 | 9810202636 | World Scientific Publishing | Optional |
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