SSP 2213 FIZIK NUKLEUS(NUCLEUS PHYSICS)

Introduces some major concepts and theories in nuclear physics which include a basic concept of interaction processes of nuclear radiation so that the students will have an appreciation of nuclear physics.  The course begins with understanding the basic knowledge of the constituents of nucleus and the properties of nuclear forces. Radiation sources, types and properties of ionizing radiation and the nuclear decay process and the properties of ionizing radiations will be discussed. The interactions of nuclear radiations with mater and mechanism of nuclear reaction are also covered. Some basic concept on radioactivity including radioactive decay law, radioactive decay series and radioactive equilibriums and some nuclear models such as liquid drop model, shell model and optical model of the nucleus will be introduced.   Upon completion, students should be able to describe the nuclear structure and reactions based on the liquid drop, shell and optical models. The students should also be able to discuss radioactivity, radioactive decay, radioactive equilibrium and the sources of radioactivity and ionising radiation, including their interactions with matter.