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Information
| Code | FZK410 |
| Name | Nuclear Physics II |
| 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 Goal
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 | ||