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Applied Nuclear Physics

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Course Unit Code480-4015/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
ALE02Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa
Summary
The subject is focused on the most important applications of nuclear methods in practice.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
To apply and practically use nuclear physics.
Course Contents
1. Compendium of nuclear physics (structure and properties of atomic nuclei, radioactivity and nuclear reactions).
2. Detectors in nuclear and particle physics (gas, scintillation and semiconductor detectors, nuclear emulsions, calorimeters).
3. Sources of ionizing radiation (natural, artificial).
4. Accelerators (linear, circular).
5. Interaction of ionizing radiation with matter.
6. Dosimetry. Dosimetric measurements.
7. Nuclear dating techniques.
8. Nuclear analytical methods.
9. Nuclear imaging methods.
10. Nuclear magnetic resonance.
11. Applications in material research.
12. Applications in medicine and food processing.
13. Nuclear reactors. Nuclear fusion.
14. Excursion.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Lilley J. S.: Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley, 2001.
Vértes A. a kol.: Nuclear Methods in Mineralogy and Geology, Plenum Press, London, 1998.
Úlehla, I., Suk, M., Trka, Z.: Atomy, jádra, částice, Academia, Praha, 1990.
Lilley J. S.: Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley, 2001.
Recommended Reading:
H. Semat, Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1962.
Usačev S. a kol.: Experimentálna jadrová fyzika, Alfa, Bratislava, 1982.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 16