Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS556
— Fall 2023
PHYS556: Introductory Nuclear Physics
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Offering:
Spring, Fall 3 Credits
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 550. Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and co-requisites.
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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 2023
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Nuclear Physics | Kenneth S. Krane | 9780471805533 | John Wiley and Sons | Required |
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