APPH E4010
INTRODUCTN TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE
Introductory course is for individuals with an interest in medical physics and other branches of radiation science. Topics include basic concepts, nuclear models, semi-empirical mass formula, interaction of radiation with matter, nuclear detectors, nuclear structure and instability, radioactive decay process and radiation, particle accelerators, and fission and fusion processes and technologies
Topics
- basic concepts
- nuclear models
- semi-empirical mass formula
- interaction of radiation with matter
- nuclear detectors
- nuclear structure and instability
- radioactive decay process and radiation
- particle accelerators
- and fission and fusion processes and technologies
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisites: APMA E2000 AND MATH V1202 AND MATH V2030 AND PHYS W1403 ; or equivalents.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027