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Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics

22.02

 

Basic concepts of nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear structure and radiation interactions with matter. Elementary quantum theory; nuclear forces; shell structure of the nucleus; alpha, beta, and gamma, radioactive decays; interactions of nuclear radiations (charged particles, gammas and neutrons) with matter; nuclear reactions; fission and fusion.

The course is divided into three main sections:

1) Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals;
2) Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Decays;
3) Interactions in Nuclear Matter and Nuclear Reactions.

 
Picture of Enrico Fermi Diagram of Rutherford scattering experiment Drawing of nucleus emitting a gamma ray

Enrico Fermi

Rutherford Scattering

Gamma Decay
Drawin of an atom

Graph of specific binding energy versus mas number

 2 D drawing of interference with a single wave source and two slits

Atomic Structure

Specific Binding Energy vs Mass Number

2D Interference

This site provides information about Course 22.02 - Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics, including lecture schedules, notes, assignments and information about this area of study at MIT. The site is intended to provide information for those considering this course as well as to inform those already participating of assignments and any important course news.

The course instructor is Professor Kim Molvig of the Nuclear Science and Engineering department. This is a 12 unit course that is offered for undergraduates in the spring semester.