| Course Unit Code | 480-4035/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 6 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory type A |
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| Level of Course Unit * | Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | Second Year |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | Czech |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| ALE02 | Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa |
| Summary |
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| The subject is focused on properties of neutrons and their wide application potential, e.g. in material research, elemental analysis and imaging techniques. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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| To use knowledge of nuclear physics in neutron physics, to get to know applications of neutrons. |
| Course Contents |
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1. Neutron (discovery, properties).
2. Cross section of nuclear reactions.
3. Nuclear reactions with neutrons.
4. Interaction of neutrons with matter.
5. Neutron sources I (radioisotopes, accelerators, spallation sources).
6. Neutron sources II (reactors, neutron generators).
7. Spectrum of neutrons.
8. Instrumental and radiochemical neutron activation analysis.
9. Prompt neutron activation analysis.
10. Neutron radiography.
11. Applications in materials research.
12. Measurement of neutron-generator neutron flux.
13. Measurement of gamma spectra of neutron-activated materials.
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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Lilley J.S.: Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley, 2001.
Molnár Zs.: Neutron Activation Analysis
(www.reak.bme.hu/Wigner_Course/WignerManuals/Budapest/NEUTRON_ACTIVATION_ANALYSIS.htm) |
Usačev S. a kol.: Experimentálna jadrová fyzika, Alfa, Bratislava, 1982.
Lilley J.S.: Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley, 2001.
Molnár Zs.: Neutron Activation Analysis
(www.reak.bme.hu/Wigner_Course/WignerManuals/Budapest/NEUTRON_ACTIVATION_ANALYSIS.htm) |
| Recommended Reading: |
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Molnár G.L.: Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis, Kluwer, Dordrecht, 2004.
Alfassi Z.B.: Instrumental Multi-Element Chemical Analysis, Kluwer, Dordrecht, 1998.
Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes, IAEA Radiation Technology Reports No. 1, 2012. |
Molnár G.L.: Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis, Kluwer, Dordrecht, 2004.
Alfassi Z.B.: Instrumental Multi-Element Chemical Analysis, Kluwer, Dordrecht,1998.
Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes, IAEA Radiation Technology Reports No. 1, 2012. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Experimental work in labs |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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| Credit and Examination | Credit and Examination | 100 (100) | 51 |
| Credit | Credit | 35 | 18 |
| Examination | Examination | 65 | 16 |