Number of hours
- Lectures 8.0
- Tutorials 4.0
ECTS
ECTS 1.0
Goal(s)
Acquire a basic knowledge of the composition of atomic nuclei, models to describe them, fundamental forces, interactions and special relativity.
Contact Judith PETERSContent(s)
0- Introduction : particles, forces, nucleus, unities
1- Radioactive decay
2- History of nuclear physics : Rutherford experimentation
3- Interactions probabilities, cross sections
4- Nucleus models : liquid drop and nuclear shell models
5- Special relativity
Prerequisites
Very basic knowledge about relativistic mechanics, atomic physics and quantum mechanics
Test
Semester 7 - The exam is given in english only 
Written exam Written exam 100%
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Additional Information
Semester 7 - This course is given in english only
Course list
Curriculum->BIOMED->Semester 7
Bibliography
- P.E. Hodgson, "Introductory nuclear physics", Oxford University Press, 1997
- K. Heyde, "Basic ideas and concepts in nuclear physics - An introductory approach", IOP Publishing Ltd, 1999
- Kenneth S. Krane, "Introductory nuclear physics", John Wiley & sons, 1988
- N.A., Jelley, "Fundamentals of nuclear physics", Cambridge University Press, 1990
- W.S.C. Williams, "Nuclear and particle physics", Clarendon Press, 1996
- L. Valentin, "Physique subatomique - Noyaux et particules", (2 tomes), Hermann, 1982
- D. Blanc, "Eléments de physique nucléaire", Masson, 1960