An introduction to Nuclear Chemistry and Physics 1200-1CHJWCHFW1

During the lecture, students will learn about the structure of the atomic nucleus and reactions that it undergoes. The concept of the stability of isotope will be introduced. The issues of nuclear fission, cross-sections and resonance as well as the detection of ionizing radiation will be discussed. Basic issues concerning the interaction of radiation with matter as well as its biological effects will be introduced. Radiopharmaceuticals, their types, types of radionuclide generators as well as isotopes used in industry and nuclear medicine. Chemical and physical methods of isotope enrichment will be duscussed. The lecture will also present key issues related to the operation of nuclear reactors from the point of view of physics and chemists. Strategies for the management and processing of radioactive waste will be discussed. The lecture will end with a discussion of test nuclear explosions, nuclear accidents and incidents in the world.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The lecture is intended for first-year students of Nuclear Chemistry and Radiopharmaceuticals . Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics at high school / technical school level is required.

Course coordinators

Maciej Chotkowski
Aleksandra Fijałkowska

Learning outcomes

After the lecture, the student will be able to characterize alpha, beta, gamma decay and radiation, fission, methods leading to obtain selected isotopes. The student will be able to describe their application in industry and medicine. The student will be able to present the stages of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Assessment criteria

Written exam, test with closed and open questions. The lecture is passed if at least 50% of correct answers are obtained.
3 absences are allowed.

Bibliography

J. Sobkowski, M. Jelińska-Kazimierczuk, Chemia jądrowa, wyd. Adamantan 2006
P.D. Wilson, Nuclear Fuel Cycle From Ore To Waste, wyd. Oxford 1997
A. Strzałkowski, Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego, wyd. III
T. Mayer-Kuckuk, Fizyka jądrowa, PWN 1987
B. England, Metody doświadczalne w fizyce jądrowej, PWN 1980
E. Skrzypczak, Z. Szefliński, Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego i cząstek elementarnych, PWN 1995
Z. Celiński, A. Strupczewski, Podstawy energetyki jądrowej WNT 1984

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