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Course Description
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Course Name
Nuclear and Particle Physics
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Host University
National University of Ireland, Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Physics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Admission to this course is subject to the agreement of the Head of the Discipline offering the course and will depend on the applicant's academic background in the relevant subject area.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Texts (reference)
An Introduction ot the Physics of Nuclei and Particles, Richard A. Dunlap (Pub: Brooks/Cole, 2004)
Syllabus1. Nuclear Physics:
Properties and models of the nucleus, radioactive decay, modern radiation detection techniques and devices.
Fission, principle of operation of thermal reactor.
Nuclear spectroscopy.2. Particle Physics:
Quarks, leptons, hadrons, forces, the standard model.3. Introduction to Plasma Physics:
Plasma physics and applications. Reactions in hot plasmas and the sun.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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