Nuclear Reactions Course
Gain expertise in nuclear reactions, progressing from basic principles to practical lab applications. Master cross sections, Q-values, reaction thresholds, safety protocols, and detector selection to confidently develop data-backed experiments in modest physics labs. This course builds your ability to handle real-world nuclear setups safely and effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to design and evaluate small-scale lab experiments on nuclear reactions. You will master reaction notation, Q-value computations, cross-section analysis, and basic kinematics, applying them via key nuclear databases. Additionally, it covers vital safety measures like radiation detection, shielding techniques, and full experiment planning from beam selection to target feasibility checks.
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Develop skills
- Design nuclear experiments by selecting beams, targets, and detectors for small labs.
- Calculate Q-values and thresholds to quickly evaluate reaction viability.
- Interpret nuclear cross sections from databases, graphs, and trends.
- Implement radiation safety through dose monitoring, source handling, and shielding.
- Utilize nuclear data sources like NNDC, IAEA, and AME for accurate inputs.
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