Description
Objectives
General: Predict the consequences of a variety of phenomena with calculational tools. Ensure advanced and thorough scientific training in the field that allows disciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to innovation. Specific: Understand the emergent behavior of nuclei and the variability of their structure, from quantitative aspects of the nuclear interaction, different radioactive decay processes and nuclear reactions, conservation of energy and quantum numbers; Identify the value of this knowledge for our understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe, and applications (medical imaging and cancer therapy, environmental research, characterization of materials, art history and heritage); Introduce current research topics and open questions in the area.
Syllabus
- Nuclei and their quantum description: Nuclei, nucleons and quarks. 2) The strong interaction and the interaction between nucleons: General features; Spin-spin and tensor terms in nuclear force; nuclear dispersion and cross section. 3) Nuclear Structure: Electromagnetic moments of nuclei; recent experimental advances, recent Models of the Age of Supercomputing , e.g. NCSM (No-Core Shell Model). 4) Nuclear decay and radioactivity: quantum theory of different types of decays; calculation of decay probabilities. 5) Nuclear reactions: Composite and direct nuclear reactions; resonant reactions; inelastic cross section; geometric model for the scattering cross section; resonant Neutron Capture and radioactivity activation; Applications. 6) Nuclear astrophysics and formation of heavy nuclei: nuclear fusion, s- and r- processes; violent cosmic events; neutron stars; radioactive beams and exotic nuclei.
Prerequisites
Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics I, and preferably also Quantum Mechanics II
Cross Competence Component
The topics, the preparation for exam, problem solving, oral discussions, and computer work promote Critical and innovative thinking [Problem Solving Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Creativity], as well as information literacy [Use of computer and multimedia tools from the user's perspective, Information search and management, Document and presentations structuring] . 20% is the percentage of the evaluation that should reflect Intrapersonal skills lProactivity and initiative, Intrinsic motivation, Productivity and time management] together with Interpersonal skills [Written and oral communication, Teamwork, Leadership] through the problem solving, computational work, presentations and discussions.
Laboratorial Component
Not included
Programming And Computing Component
1,8 ECTS
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.