PHY 129A
— Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Survey of basic nuclear properties and concepts requiring introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics: nuclear models and forces, radioactive decay and detecting nuclear radiation and nuclear reaction products, alpha, beta and gamma decay.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Survey of basic nuclear properties and concepts requiring introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics: nuclear models and forces, radioactive decay and detecting nuclear radiation and nuclear reaction products, alpha, beta and gamma decay. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027