Learning objective
Understand why the nucleus has to be described with models.
Know the physical meaning of the terms of the Weizsäcker formula and use it in calculations.
Learn to estimate the Fermi energy and potential depth in the Fermi-gas model.
Explain ground-state spin and parity with the shell model and rotational spectra with the unified model.
Expected outcomes
Can calculate the binding energy and the stable isobar with the semi-empirical mass formula.
Can find the Fermi momentum and energy from the density of nuclear matter.
Can predict the ground-state I^π of odd-A nuclei from shell filling.
Can calculate rotational-band energies with E = ħ²I(I+1)/2𝓙.
Activities
Lecture
Lecture · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Nuclear models. The liquid-drop model. The Fermi-gas model. The shell model. The unified nuclear model
Practice · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Final test
Test · 20 min ·
required
· pass ≥ 70%
Completion conditions
- Lecture
- Nuclear models. The liquid-drop model. The Fermi-gas model. The shell model. The unified nuclear model
- Final test — at least 70%