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PHYS556: Introductory Nuclear Physics

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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 2025

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