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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PHYSICS PR. | |
| Code | FZ404 |
| Name | Nuclear Physics II |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA TOPAKSU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA TOPAKSU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Aim of this lecture is to teach concepts of nuclear decay and radioactivity and Provide better understanding of nuclear structure and nuclear reactions of radioactive decays.
Course Content
In this lecture Radioactive decay: Production and decay of radioactivityGrowth of daughter activities, types of decay, natural radioactivitySolution related problems, Measurement of nuclear reactions: Interaction of radiation with matter, Gas-filled countersScintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, counting statistics, Energy measurementCoincidnece measurements and time resolution, other dedector typesSolution related problems, Alpha Decay: Basic decomposition reactions, systematic of decomposition, emission theory angular momentum and parity in alpha decay , decay spectroscopy, energy released in alpha decay, solution related problems, Beta Decay: Fermi theory of beta decay, classical experimental verification of Fermi Theory, angular momentum and parity selection rules,Double beta decay, solution related problems, Gamma decay: Energetics of Gamma DecayQuantum mechanical expression, angular momentum and parity selection rules
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
W. N. Cottingham and D. A. Greenwood An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Second Edition.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends the law of radioactive decay. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the production and degradation of radioactivity. |
| LO03 | Comprehends the proliferation of product activities. |
| LO04 | identifies the units of radiation measurement. |
| LO05 | Comprehends the interaction of radiation with matter. |
| LO06 | Designs detector systems used in the measurement of nuclear radiation. |
| LO07 | Comprehends the alpha decay |
| LO08 | Comprehends beta decay. |
| LO09 | Comprehends gamma decay. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Design experiments in the field of physics. | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Know the importance of individual development. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radioactive decay: Production and decay of radioactivity | study related chapter in the book | |
| 2 | Growth of daughter activities, types of decay, natural radioactivity | study related chapter in the book | |
| 3 | Solution related problems | study related chapter in the book | |
| 4 | Measurement of nuclear reactions: Interaction of radiation with matter, Gas-filled counters | study related chapter in the book | |
| 5 | Scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, counting statistics, Energy measurement | study related chapter in the book | |
| 6 | Coincidnece measurements and time resolution, other dedector types | study related chapter in the book | |
| 7 | Solution related problems | study related chapter in the book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | An overview. | |
| 9 | Chapter 8 : Alpha Decay: Basic decomposition reactions, systematic of decomposition, emission theory | study related chapter in the book | |
| 10 | angular momentum and parity in alpha decay , decay spectroscopy, | study related chapter in the book | |
| 11 | energy released in alpha decay, solution related problems | study related chapter in the book | |
| 12 | Chapter 9: Beta Decay: Fermi theory of beta decay, classical experimental verification of Fermi Theory, angular momentum and parity selection rules, | study related chapter in the book | |
| 13 | Double beta decay, solution related problems | study related chapter in the book | |
| 14 | Gamma decay: Energetics of Gamma Decay | study related chapter in the book | |
| 15 | Quantum mechanical expression, angular momentum and parity selection rules | study related chapter in the book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | An overview. | |
| 17 | Term Exams | An overview. |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |