Physics

Nuclear Physics

Part of Nuclear Physics, level 6. About 46 hours of study across the topics below.

Nuclear Structure

  1. Nuclear Propertiessize, mass, spin, magnetic moments, isotopes6.5–12 h
  2. Binding Energy & Mass Defectsemi-empirical mass formula, stability valley6.5–12 h
  3. Nuclear Modelsliquid drop model, shell model, magic numbers6.5–12 h

Decay & Reactions

  1. Radioactive Decayalpha, beta, gamma decay; decay laws, half-life, activity6.5–12 h
  2. Nuclear Reactionsreaction kinematics, cross sections, Q-values6.5–12 h
  3. Fission & Fusionenergy release, reactors, stellar fusion, weapons physics6.5–12 h
  4. Nuclear Physics Applicationsradiation detection, medical isotopes, dating, industrial uses6.5–12 h