Nuclear Reactions Course
Gain expertise in nuclear reactions, progressing from basic principles to practical laboratory applications. Delve into cross sections, Q-values, reaction thresholds, radiation protection measures, and optimal detector selections. This enables you to confidently develop practical, evidence-based experiments within a modest physics lab setup, ensuring safety and precision throughout.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to confidently design and analyse small-scale lab experiments on nuclear reactions. You'll master reaction notation, Q-value computations, cross-section analysis, and basic kinematics, applying them via key nuclear databases. Additionally, it covers vital safety protocols including radiation monitoring, shielding techniques, and thorough experiment planning from beam and detector choices to target preparation and feasibility checks.
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Develop skills
- Design nuclear experiments by selecting suitable beams, targets, and detectors for small laboratories.
- Compute Q-values and thresholds swiftly to evaluate reaction viability with precision.
- Analyse nuclear cross sections from databases, graphs, and significant patterns.
- Implement radiation safety practices, including dose monitoring, source handling, and shielding strategies.
- Utilise trusted nuclear data sources like NNDC, IAEA, and AME for accurate reaction parameters.
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