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Jun 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHYS 339. Introductory Nuclear Science Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013411
An introduction to nuclear science that will provide a solid foundation for experimental work in applied nuclear physics. Detection of ionizing radiation, as it applies to nuclear physics, will be additionally covered in the laboratory-component of the course. Topics include concepts of radioactive decays, radiation transport and interaction with matter, basics of radiation detection devices, dosimetry, radiation therapy, X-ray production, and fission nuclear reactors. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 270 /PHYS 270L or consent of instructor.
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