Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics
MIT 22 .02
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Description
Covers basic concepts of nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear structure and interactions of radiation with matter. Topics include elementary quantum theory; nuclear forces; shell structure of the nucleus; alpha, beta and gamma radioactive decays; interactions of nuclear radiations (charged particles, gammas, and neutrons) with matter; nuclear reactions; fission and fusion.
Class Notes
See MIT Schedule for times and locations;
Faculty: Paola Cappellaro;
Prereq: None;
Subject Level: Undergraduate
School
Non-Harvard
Units
12
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mass Institute of Technology
Course Component
Regular Course
Subject
MIT Nuclear Science and Eng
Grading Basis
MIT Optional (LG/AUD)
