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19E063NF - Nuclear Physics

Course specification
Course title Nuclear Physics
Acronym 19E063NF
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Physical Electronics - Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status mandatory
    Condition
    The goal Preparation for solving practical problems in the field of nuclear technology and dosimetry and radiation protection.
    The outcome Learning the theoretical apparatus describing various aspects of an atom system.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Historical review of the development of nuclear physics; Bohr atom model; Zeeman effect; Nuclear spectroscopy; Electron paramagnetic resonance; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Static and dynamic properties of nuclei; Radiation interactions with matter; Ionising radiation detectors; Particle accelerators; Nuclear forces; Elementary particles; Standard big bang model.
    Contents of exercises Auditory and practical exercises which ilustrate topics covered by theoretical contents.
    Literature
    1. P. Osmokrovic, Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics, Academic Mind, Belgrade, 2008.
    2. Thomas E. Johnson, Introduction to Health Physics, 5th Edition, McGraw‐Hill Education, New York, 2017. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 2
    Methods of teaching 45 hours of lectures, 30 hours of auditory exercises and 15 hours of laboratory exercises
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 35
    Practical lessons 30 Oral examination 35
    Projects
    Colloquia 0
    Seminars 0