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Nuclear Science and Engineering

22.920
A Hands-On Introduction to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Prof. David Cory, Dr. Scott Sewell, Physics Department
Mon-Thu, Jan 8-11, 16-18, 22, 01-03:30pm, NW14-1112

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 8 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading   

Hands-on introduction to NMR presenting background in classical theory and instrumentation. Each lecture followed by lab experiments both to demonstrate ideas presented during the lecture and to familiarize students with state-of-the-art NMR instrumentation. Experiments cover topics ranging from spin dynamics to spectroscopy, and include imaging.
Enrollment limited. Interested students should apply by e-mail to Professor David Cory at dcory@mit.edu
Web: http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/22/22.920/www/
Contact: Prof. David Cory, NW14-2217, x3-3806, dcory@mit.edu

22.921
Nuclear Power Plant Dynamics and Control
John Bernard
Tue Jan 16, Thu Jan 18, Tue Jan 23, Thu Jan 25, Tue Jan 30, 01-02:30pm, NW12-202

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: G 3 units Standard A - F Grading   

Introduction to reactor dynamics including subcritical multiplication, critical operation in absence of thermal feedback effects and effects of xenon, fuel and moderator temperature, etc. Derivation of point kinetics and dynamic period equations. Techniques for reactor control including signal validation, supervisory algorithms, model-based trajectory tracking, and rule-based control. Overview of light-water reactor startup. Lectures and demonstrations with use of the MIT Research Reactor. Open to undergraduates with permission of instructor.
Co-sponsor: Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
Undergraduates welcome.
Contact: Kathleen O'Connell, NW12-208, 253-4220, katieo@mit.edu


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