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Nuclear Physics (1)

Course Description: By the end of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids and grasp the various Bravais lattices that describe the crystal structure of solids. 2. Gain experience in using X-ray diffraction to determine crystal structure. 3. Understand the thermal and electrical properties of solids, including conductors and insulators, and comprehend the different theories that explain them.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 350
Objectives of the course :

Understanding the properties of atomic nuclei and studying the characteristics of radioactivity, as well as the basics of nuclear radiation interaction with materials.

Course outputs :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following:
1- Identifying the basic properties of the nucleus such as mass, volume, radius, and nuclear binding energy, and their units of measurement.
2. Identification of natural and artificial radioactivity phenomena, alpha and beta decay, and the different types of radiation measurement and monitoring methods.
3- Understanding and Comprehending Interactions: How radiation interacts with matter, and the different types of interactions induced by alpha particles, protons, neutrons, and gamma rays.
4. A simplified introduction to the phenomenon of nuclear fission and energy generation in stars

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-21

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