Nuclear Physics 1100-2ENFIZJAD1M
Basic properties of atomic nuclei. Liquid drop model, line of beta stability, nuclei on the Chart of nuclei, Production methods of exotic nuclei, Radioactive beams. Nuclear masses theory and experiement. Radioactive decay, selection rules. Description of beta decay. Emission of beta delayed particles. Proton and alfa radioactivity. WKB model. Shell model, Nuclear deformation and Nilsson model, Superheavy nuclei, Fission, Electromagnetic transition, internal conversion. Elements of beam optics. Multidetector systems. Nuclear physics inputs forastrophysics models.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of basic nuclear models na dall types of radioactivity. Understanding of the role of nuclear physics in the astrophysics modeling. Knowledge of the experimental set-ups and current nuclear physics research.
Assessment criteria
Two colloqia, final written and oral examination
Bibliography
A. Strzałkowski, „Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego”, PWN 1978
T. Mayer-Kuckuk, "Fizyka jądrowa", PWN 1987,
K. Hyde, "Basic Ideas and Concepts in Nuclear Physics" IOP Publishing, 1994
G. Knoll, “Radiation Detection and Measurement”, John Wiley & Sons 2000
K. Debertin, R. Helmer, “Gamma and X-ray Spectrometry with Semiconductor Detectors“,Elsevier Science 2001
K.S. Krane, "Introductory Nuclear Physics", Willey & Sons 1988
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