PH680 : Nuclear physics

Department

Physics

Academic Program

Master in Physics

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course aims to the student with the theoretical basis of nuclear physics and distinguish between the rules and theories in studying nuclei and identifying its properties as well as developing skills and ways of thinking in dealing with scientific research.

Intended learning outcomes

By studying this course, the student will be able to:1- It explains the basics and concepts of nuclear physics and the limited theory.2- Explains the scientific terms for describing the nuclei and its rotational and vibrating movement.3- It analyzes the issues related to the course and scientific comment on them.4- Compares the cortex model with the liquid drop model.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. lectures.
  2. homework

Methods of assessments

  1. Research and reports 10%
  2. The midterm exam is 40%
  3. The final exam is 50%

Course contents

Week Due

exercises

Lectures

contact hours

Topics List

1

-

3

3

Foundation of Nuclear Physics

2

-

6

6

Radioactivity. Radiation and Isotopes.

2

-

6

6

Magnetic Moment

2

-

6

6

The Anomalous Zeeman Effect.

1

-

3

3

Liquid Drop Model

1

-

3

3

Shell Model

2

-

6

6

Collective Model (Rotation and Vibration)

1

-

3

3

Nuclear Charge Density.

2

-

6

6

Quark Theory

Learning Resources

Text Book

Reference's name

publisher

Release

Author

Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics

H.Semat and J.R Albright

5 th edition

Simon Cherry, James Sorenson and Michael Phelps

Nuclear Physics

4th edition

I.A Kren