Learning objective
Know the definition, notation and types of nuclear reactions.
Learn to calculate the reaction energy Q and the threshold of endothermic reactions.
Apply the conservation laws that hold in nuclear reactions.
Learn to work with the concepts of cross section and reaction yield.
Expected outcomes
Can find an unknown reaction product from conservation of charge and baryon number.
Can calculate Q and the threshold energy from atomic masses.
Can identify forbidden reactions using conservation laws.
Can calculate the reaction yield for a thin target and the activation rate.
Activities
Lecture
Lecture · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Conservation laws in nuclear reactions. Cross section and yield of nuclear reactions
Practice · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Accelerators. Synchrotron radiation
Self-study · 6 h 40 min ·
optional
Final test
Test · 20 min ·
required
· pass ≥ 70%
Completion conditions
- Lecture
- Conservation laws in nuclear reactions. Cross section and yield of nuclear reactions
- Final test — at least 70%