In the context of the wide application of nuclear techniques, this course aims to introduce students to the key concepts in nuclear physics. These include:
- Fundamental nuclear properties
- Nuclear binding energy
- Nuclear transmutation and decay
- Exponential decay law and secular equilibrium
- Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion
- Basic nuclear models (shell model, vibrational model, rotational model)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain basic properties of nuclei and the forces that bind them, and compare and contrast nuclear forces with other forces in nature and argue how the unique properties of nuclei ensue.
- Recognise common types of nuclear reactions and critically discuss their applications.
- Explain the origin and properties of radiation emitted by unstable nuclei and appraise their applications.
- Read nuclear level schemes and interrogate web-based nuclear databases as tools for problem solving in the application of nuclear techniques.
- Identify and interpret key characteristics in nuclear spectra in terms of simple nuclear models.
Indicative Assessment
- An assessment portfolio, to be negotiated with students in terms of formats and weightings, will be based on: (null) [LO null]
- Homework, tutorial exercises and problem sets (null) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Written assignments/essays (null) [LO 2,5]
- Class presentation (null) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- Take home exam (null) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
• Face-to face component which may consist of 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
• Approximately 94 hours of self directed study which will include laboratory work and lab book recording.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Prescribed Texts
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
Background knowledge equivalent to high-school maths study is recommended but not essential.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2886 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
