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 safety measures, and detector selection to enable confident planning of viable, evidence-based experiments in modest physics labs. This comprehensive programme ensures you can handle real-world nuclear setups effectively and safely.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to confidently design and analyse small-scale laboratory experiments involving nuclear reactions. You will master reaction notation, Q-value computations, cross-section analysis, and basic kinematics, applying these using key nuclear databases. Additionally, it covers vital safety protocols, radiation detection, shielding techniques, and comprehensive experiment planning, including beam selection, detector choices, 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 to quickly 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 design.
- Utilise major nuclear data sources like NNDC, IAEA, and AME for accurate reaction data.
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