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Introduction to Nuclear Physics: Course Overview and Key Topics

This course on Nuclear Physics, taught by Dr. Antony Weidberg and Dr. Armin Reichold, provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science. Starting on 13th October 2005, the lectures cover various topics, including the shape and density of atomic nuclei, the Semi-Empirical Mass Formula (SEMF), nuclear decays, natural radioactivity, and cross-sections. Students will also explore particle interactions with matter and real-world applications such as fission reactors, particle detectors, and fusion reactors. Join us for a detailed exploration of these vital concepts.

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Introduction to Nuclear Physics: Course Overview and Key Topics

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  1. Overview of Lectures (I) • Introduction Thu., Week 1, 13.10.2005, TW • Why do we study Nuclear Physics • What will this course cover • Shape and density of the nuclei 2. The Semi Empirical Mass Formula (SEMF) Thu., Week 2, 20.10.2005, TW • The liquid drop model • The Fermi Gas Model • Experimental verification 3./4. Using the SEMF and its limitations Thu. Week 3, 27.10.2005, AR Thu. Week 4, 3.11.2005, AR • The valley of nuclear stability • Nuclear decays (a, b, fission, others) • Natural radioactivity • The end of SEMF: Evidence of magic numbers Note: ALL lectures will be in the Martin Wood lecture theatre starting 12:00 Nuclear Physics, Dr. Antony Weidberg & Dr. Armin Reichold

  2. Overview of Lectures (II) 5./6. Crossections Thu. Week 5, 10.11.04, TW Fri. Week 5, 11.11.04, TW • Experiments, natural units, conventions and definitions • Fermi’s Golden Rule • Rutherford Scattering • Breit-Wigner resonances and partial decay widths 7./8. Theory of Decays Thu. Week 6, 17.11.04, TW Fri. Week 6, 18.11.2005, TW • Tunneling model of a-decay • Selection rules and decay rates in g-decay • Fermi theory of b-decay Nuclear Physics, Dr. Antony Weidberg & Dr. Armin Reichold

  3. Overview of Lectures (III) 9./10. Particle Interactions with Matter Thu. Week 7, 24.11.2005, AR Fri. Week 7, 25.11.2005, AR • dE/dx by ionisation and the Bethe-Bloch formula (9) • Photoeffect, Compton Scattering, Bremsstrahlung, Pair Production • Cherenkov radiation 11./12. Applications of Nuclear Physics Thu. Week 8, 1.12.2005, AR Fri. Week 8, 2.12.2005, AR & TW • Particle Detectors (11 AR) • Fission Reactors (11 AR) • Bombs (12 AR) • Fusion reactors (12 TW) Nuclear Physics, Dr. Antony Weidberg & Dr. Armin Reichold

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