Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics

Introduction and basic concepts: Definitions; Nuclear properties; Nuclear potential and energy levels.

Introduction and basic concepts: Definitions; Nuclear properties; Nuclear potential and energy levels; Radioactivity and transformation kinematics; Nuclear collisions; Nuclear Instability: alpha decay; beta decay; electron capture (EC); gamma decay and semi classical theory of decay; gamma-decay and yield selection rules; Internal conversion (IC); Auger electron emission; Interaction of Radiation with matter: specific ionization; linear energy transfer (LET); Mechanisms and energy transfer of Heavy changed particles (Bethe-Bloch formula; Bragg curve; energy requirements etc); fast electrons; gamma-rays; neutrons including attenuation and moderation; Nuclear reactions: general features of nuclear reactions; elastic scattering; direct reaction; compound nucleus reaction; Heavy ions reaction; Brief review of concepts and principles of reactors and criticality