RADIOACTIVITY I
Stampa
Enrollment year
2019/2020
Academic year
2020/2021
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
FIS/04 (NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Course
Curriculum
Fisica nucleare e subnucleare
Year of study
Period
1st semester (05/10/2020 - 20/01/2021)
ECTS
6
Lesson hours
48 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
SALVINI PAOLA (titolare) - 6 ECTS
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics (wave function, transition probability, tunnel effect), basic knowledge of the nuclear and atomic structure
Learning outcomes
Radioactive phenomena comprehension, knowledge of the main risks connected to radiation and possible applications
Course contents
radioactive decay law, radioactive families, natural radioactivity, radiation-matter interaction. biological effect of radiation, Radon, nuclear accidents, radiodatation, measurements of concentration by activation method (laboratory at LENA), gamma decay, alfa decay, exotic decays, beta decay, neutrino mass measurements
Teaching methods
Mainly frontal lectures with some experiences performed at the Laboratory of Applied Nuclear Energy (measurements of mean-life, range and analysis for neutron activation)
Reccomended or required readings
Textbook: G.Bendiscioli “Fenomeni Radioattivi” Ed.Springer , for all students not speaking italian :A.Kamal "Nuclear Physics" -Ed.Springer.
Possibile insights on specific argumentsi:
W.R.Leo “Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments: A How to Approach” Ed.Springer
Assessment methods
Oral examination. As an alternative it's proposed the average between the marks gained in the two written essay done around the middle and the end of the course
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030