Physics
Nuclear Physics
Part of Nuclear Physics, level 6. About 46 hours of study across the topics below.
Nuclear Structure
- Nuclear Propertiessize, mass, spin, magnetic moments, isotopes6.5–12 h
- Binding Energy & Mass Defectsemi-empirical mass formula, stability valley6.5–12 h
- Nuclear Modelsliquid drop model, shell model, magic numbers6.5–12 h
Decay & Reactions
- Radioactive Decayalpha, beta, gamma decay; decay laws, half-life, activity6.5–12 h
- Nuclear Reactionsreaction kinematics, cross sections, Q-values6.5–12 h
- Fission & Fusionenergy release, reactors, stellar fusion, weapons physics6.5–12 h
- Nuclear Physics Applicationsradiation detection, medical isotopes, dating, industrial uses6.5–12 h