PH403 : Nuclear Physics I

Department

Department of

Academic Program

Bachelor in Physics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Study the contents of the atom and nucleus, introduce the student to radioisotopes, their types and applications, calculate binding energy, nuclear models, radiation interactions with matter, radioactivity, radiation reagents, comparison between nuclear reactors, nuclear energy sources and nuclear reactors and the damage of nuclear radiation.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Identifies the components of the atom and nucleus and their properties.

2. Calculates the binding energy and its associated energies.

3. Detects how matter reacts to radiation.

4. Distinguishes nuclear energy sources and know the damage of nuclear radiation and ways to prevent it.

5. Compares the types of nuclear reactors and their uses.

6. Writes a report on the negative effects of using nuclear reactors as energy sources.

7. Follows safety instructions from damage to radioactive sources.

8. Uses modern technological tools.

9. Makes oral presentations and scientific discussions.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lectures.

· Research.

· Tutorial.

Methods of assessments

The methods of evaluating students in this course are distributed as follows:

o Semester work (40 marks) is divided as follows:

· First written exam (objective questions and problem) (15 marks).

· Second written exam (objective questions and problem) (15 marks).

· Scientific activities (e.g. weekly tests, reports discussion) (10 marks) .

o Final: written exam (60 marks).

Course Contents

Scientific Topic	Week
Material: atomic nucleus, atomic masses, isotope definitions, isobars, isotones, isomers, force within the nucleus, bonding energy.	2-1
Nuclear models: liquid drop model, shell model.	3
Natural radioactivity: sources of radiation, decay of radioactive elements, law of radioactive decay, mean half-life, units of radioactivity, series with natural radiation, radiation stability.	5-4
First Exam	5
Decay accompanied by particle emission: alpha particle decay, beta particle decay, beta ray spectra, beta decay energy, alpha and beta decay energy accompanied by gamma ray emission.	8-6
The interaction of radiation with matter for: electrons, heavy particles, neutrons, gamma rays and X-rays.	10-9
Second Exam	10
Radiation detectors: simple, gas, scintillation, and semiconductor detectors, fast and slow neutrons.	12-11
Radiation doses: the effect of radiation on living matter, calculation of radiation doses, types of radiation exposure, radiation protection, storage of nuclear waste.	14-13
Final Exam	15

References

Title	Author	Edition	Publisher	Place
Rapporteur notes	lecturer			Lecturer
Physics of Radiation (measurement & Application)	M.S.Doughma	1998	Al'inma' Alearabi Institute	University Library

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