Course - Nuclear and Radiation Physics - TFY4225
TFY4225 - Nuclear and Radiation Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
This course describes models for the constituents and properties of nuclei, nuclear reactions and radioactivity, description of various mechanisms for interaction between ionizing radiation and matter, and introduction to radiation dosimetry. The course includes applications such as detection of radiation, analytical methods, nuclear power generation, environmental exposure to ionizing radiation, risk assessment, and radiation protection.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge about:
- Constituents and properties of nuclei, nuclear reactions and accompanying radiations, as well as mechanisms for the interaction of radiation with matter.
- This includes: nuclear models and nuclear properties, nuclear reactions, with emphasis on alpha, beta and gamma radiation related to strong, weak and electromagnetic interactions, mechanisms for the interaction of radiation with matter, radiation dosimetry, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection, nuclear power, fusion reactions, industrial and medical applications of nuclear methods and ionizing radiation.
Skills
The candidate should be able to:
- Find and use relevant tables and data to assess and evaluate the occurrence and effects of nuclear processes and ionizing radiation
- Calculate radiation doses and assess the health effects of ionizing radiation.
- Acquire spectroscopic data of beta and gamma radioactivity and the radiation's interaction with matter, using detectors combined with computer-based multichannel analysis.
General competence
The candidate should be able to:
- Analyze and interpret registered radiation spectra, and communicate the result of such investigations in writing.
- Interpret and present scientific data obtained during the practical work in the laboratory and group work.
- Read and present research literature.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, problem solving, mandatory laboratory assignments and mandatory project work with presentations. Teaching will be in English if students on international master programmes are attending the course. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Project Work/Presentation
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
The final written digital exam is the basis for the grade in the course. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments in the portfolio must be re-taken. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TFY4215, or equivalent.
Course materials
J. Lilley: Nuclear Physics, John Wiley og Sons, 2001. Some supplementary material.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF4054 | 7.5 | ||
| FY6023 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Physics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-17 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 44 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"