Nuclear Physics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Nuclear Physics
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1.describe nuclear models, decay modes, and nuclear reaction mechanism. 2.apply nuclear models to explain nuclear properties. 3.explain the formation of atomic nuclei in the laboratory and in the stars based on nuclear physics models. 4.propose experimental approaches to solve nuclear physics questions.
Omschrijving	Basic principles of nuclear physics are introduced in this course. The course starts with a short historical overview and the introduction the liquid drop model and the nuclear shell model. The nuclear shell structure is linked to nuclear properties such as mass, deformation and stability. The course also covers the nuclear decay modes and their detection. Nuclear reactions are an essential part of the course as well. The production of exotic nuclei in the laboratory as well as formation of chemical elements in nuclear astrophysical processes are discussed in the course. The students will learn about nuclear physics experiments and get an insight into the planning of experiments.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) (Lectures: 32 hours, Tutorials: 16 hours, Homework assignments: 32 hours, Self study: 60 hours.)
Toetsvorm	Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (Final grade: Written exam (85%).)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. J. Even
Docent(en)	prof. dr. J. Even ,dr. C.E. Rigollet
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Additional selected literature will be provided for the students. An Introduction to Nuclear Physics; second edition, Cambridge university press. W.N. Cottingham and D.A. Greenwood 9780521657334 ca. €  55,00
Entreevoorwaarden	The course unit bases on prior acquired knowledge from Quantum physics 1 & 2 and Structure of Matter 1 in the Bachelor Physics programme. The course is an elective for students in the 3rd year of the Bachelor programme in Physics in the track Particle Physics and Science for Scientists.
Opmerkingen	The exam consists of about 5 problems. Each problem covers different skills:understanding of the problem selection of the proper method of solution and the proper application of the selected method The exam counts 85% of the final grade, the presentation 15% of the final grade. The exam grade will be deterimend by (10*number of points achieved/maximum number of points achievable). For the garding of the presentation the rublric attached will be used. This course was registered last year with course code WBPH17002
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Astronomy  (Minor Astronomy) 3 semester I a keuzegroep BSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester I a BSc Physics  (Minor Physics: Quantum Materials and Radiation) - semester I a keuze