| Title: |
PSU 3116/PSE 5116, Atomic and Nuclear Physics |
| Institution: |
Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
Level: |
Degree, continuing education. |
Description: |
| Introduction and background material, the constitution of the atom and the failure of classical physics, alpha partical scattering by atoms. Rutherford scattering formula, models of the atoms, Bohr theory for hydrogen like atoms, fine structure of hydrogen atoms, general introduction and properties of nuclei, semi-empirical mass formula, natural radioactivity and radioactivity equilibrium, alpha and beta decay, artificial radioactivity, nuclear reaction fussion and fission, nuclear reactor, elementary particles, radiation detection devices, nuclear power safety - radiation hazards. Assessment is continuous by assignments and a final examination.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of level 4 physics course.
Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science. |
Languages: |
English |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, face-to-face tutorials. |
| Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutoring, face-to-face counselling. |
Administrative information: |
| This is a 1/6 credit course involving 75 hours of study. This is a level 5 course. This course is also offered under the Continuing education programme as PSE 5116. |
Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS |
| Date: |
23 February 1994 bb
Source: Handbook
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