Overview
Description
Properties of atomic nuclei and elementary particles, cross sections, reactions, fission, fusion, technology.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of the nuclear structure and properties of nuclei.
- demonstrate understanding of the physical meaning of a reaction cross section, and its application to nuclear reactions.
- describe and explain nuclear reactions with particular attention to conservation laws.
- apply their knowledge of nuclear physics to understand the physics and technology of energy generation via fission and fusion reactions.