Introduction to nuclear and particle physics WM-FI-S1-E6-WFJC
Course program (30 h of lecture and 30 h of tutorials):
1. Interactions occurring in nature: main properties, orders of magnitude.
2. Properties of atomic nuclei, sizes, binding energies, mass defect.
3. Nuclear forces, properties, deuteron model. Yukawa's potential, range of interactions, mass of the vertical.
4. Nuclear decays. Life time of atomic nuclei and elementary particles. Principles of behavior in nuclear processes. Isospin. Parity. Baryon number. Lepton numbers. Weirdness and hyperload.
5. The interaction of charged particles with the material medium. Interaction of gamma quanta with the material medium. Neutral particle detection. Accelerators.
6. Model (nuclei) of the average potential, examples of application. Kernel drip model, Bethe-Weizsäcker formula, conclusions.
7. Fermi gas model (nuclei). The kernel shell model. Magic numbers. Testicular deformities and the Nilsson model.
8. The law of radioactive decay, half-life.
9. The decays of atomic nuclei. The path of nuclide stability. Radioactive series, conditions of radioactive equilibrium. Units in radioactivity. Applications of radioactivity.
10. Description of decay in quantum mechanics, perturbation with time.
11. Quantum description of alpha decay. Beta decay physics: Fermi-type, Gamow-Teller-type beta decay.
12. Nuclear reactions. Scattering flexible and inelastic. Cross section.
Classification of nuclear reactions. Resonances in nuclear reactions.
13. Nuclear fission in reactors. Chain reaction. Critical mass.
Basic types of nuclear rectors. Nuclear weapon.
14. Nuclear fusion reaction. Tokamaki.
15. The problems of the highest energy physics. The quark model. Classification of particles - multiplets with specific spin and parity. Gluons and color concept.
The description was prepared by: Paweł Pęczkowski and Tomasz Radożycki
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Learning outcomes
a) Knowledge. Has knowledge of the phenomena and laws of nuclear physics, radioactivity, ionizing radiation and its interaction with matter, in the field of operation of ionizing radiation detectors. He knows the basic nuclear models and types of nuclear reactions and knows how to discuss them.
b) Skills. The student is able to clearly interpret and describe nuclear phenomena. Based on the acquired knowledge, he can use mathematical apparatus to solve calculus problems in nuclear physics.
c) Social competences. The student is aware of the possibilities and advantages of using the methods and experimental techniques of nuclear physics, but also is aware of the disadvantages and limitations of the usefulness of these methods. Understands the contribution and importance of the physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles.
Assessment criteria
- Continuous evaluation of exercise work
- Written test in the middle of the semester
- Final written and oral exam
Practical placement
There are no apprenticeships.
Bibliography
[1] Janusz Araminowicz, "Zbiór zadań z fizyki jądrowej", PWN, Warszawa, 1980.
[2] K. Heyde, "Basic Ideas and Concepts in Nuclear Physics", Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol and Philadelphia, England and USA, 1999, (https://www.fulviofrisone.com/attachments/article/453/Heyde%20K.%20Ideas%20and%20Concepts%20en%20Nuclear%20Physics.pdf).
[3] Igor E. Irodov, "Zadania z fizyki atomowej i jądrowej", PWN, Warszawa, 1974.
[4] Theo Mayer-Kuckuk, "Fizyka jądrowa", Warszawa, PWN, 1987, (Theo Mayer-Kuckuk, Kernphysik,Eine Einführung, Teubner, Berlin, 2002).
[5] K. N. Muchin, "Doświadczalna fizyka jądrowa", T.1, WNT, Warszawa, 1978.
[6] Ewa Skrzypczak, Zygmunt Szefliński, "Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego i cząstek elementarnych", PWN, Warszawa, 1997.
[7] Adam Strzałkowski, "Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego", Warszawa, PWN, 1978.
[8] Szczepan Szczeniowski, "Fizyka doświadczalna" Cz.V.2, PWN, Warszawa, 1967.
[9] E. Szpolski, "Fizyka atomowa", T.2, Cz.II, PWN, Warszawa, 1954.
[10] Zdzisław Wilhelmi, "Fizyka reakcji jądrowych", PWN, Warszawa, 1976.
[11] Samuel S.M. Wong, "Introductory Nuclear Physics", Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Universityof Toronto, Toronto, CA, 1998, (https://faculty.washington.edu/bulgac/560_2014/[Samuel_S._M._Wong]_Introductory_Nuclear_Physics.pdf)
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