FZK410 Nuclear Physics II

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FZK410
Name Nuclear Physics II
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA TOPAKSU
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. İSA DUMANOĞLU (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

None

Resources

Nuclear Physics, Kenneth S. Krane (Translation Editor Prof.Dr. Başar Şarer)

Notes

Nuclear Physics John Lilley (Translation Editors Prof.Dr.Abdullah Aydın, Doç.Dr. İsmail Hakkı Sarpün, Prof.Dr.Eyyup Tel,Prof.Dr. Abdullah Kaplan)


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 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Design experiments in the field of physics. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 4
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 4
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 3
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 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 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Know the importance of individual development. 2
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Radioactive decay: Production and decay of radioactivity study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Growth of daughter activities, types of decay, natural radioactivity study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Solution related problems study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Measurement of nuclear reactions: Interaction of radiation with matter, Gas-filled counters study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, counting statistics, Energy measurement study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Coincidnece measurements and time resolution, other dedector types study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Solution problems study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam An overview. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Alpha Decay: Basic decomposition reactions, systematic of decomposition, emission theory study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
10 angular momentum and parity in alpha decay , decay spectroscopy, study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 energy released in alpha decay, solution related problems study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Double beta decay, solution related problems study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Gamma decay: Energetics of Gamma Decay study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Quantum mechanical expression, angular momentum and parity selection rules study related chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams An overview. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams An overview. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 03.05.2023 05:38