Knowledge of the decay law and its applications. Understanding main mechanism at play in alfa, beta and gamma decay.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of main conservation laws in physics, structure of the atom and of the nucleus. Basis of particle physics and quantum mechanics are also recommended (Tunnel effect, indetermination principle)
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures. Three experiences in laboratory (Interdipartimental Laboratory for Nuclear Energy LENA)
Assessment Methods
Oral exam divided in two parts: - An exercise on a topic discussed in lectures 1-5 (up to the exercises lecture included). The exercise will be solved and discussed. - Questions on the remaining part of the program The two parts of the exam must be taken at the same time. The grade will be determined by the overall performance in both portions.
Texts
Suggested books: - J. Magill and J. Galy, Radioactivity, Radionuclides, Radiation, ISBN 3-540-21116-0 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York - K. S. Krane, Introductory nuclear physics, ISBN 0-471 -80553-X J. Wiley & Sons - C. Grupen, M. Rodgers, Radioactivity and radiation, ISBN 978-3-319-42329-6, Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 - A. Kamal, Nuclear Physics, ISBN 978-3-642-38654-1, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014 - G. Bendiscioli, Fenomeni radioattivi, ISBN 978-88-470-5452-3, Springer-Verlag Milan 2013
Contents
Decay law. Environmental radioactivity, both natural and artificial. Radiation biological effects. Gamma decay (semi classical), beta decay (Fermi theory), alfa decay and rare decays.
Course Language
English
More information
Slides and recorded lectures are accessible on kiro.
