Nuclear and Plasma Physics

Course Code:

PHYS 408

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach basic concepts of nuclear physics, nuclear energy as well as plasma physics and fusion energy.

Course Content:

Nuclear structure and radioactive decay, nuclear reactions and binding energy, interaction of radiation with matter, fission process, nuclear fission reactors, definitions of plasma and debye shielding, single particle motion, plasma waves, laboratory plasma systems, fusion process and nuclear fusion reactors are explained.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 5: Problem Solving, 10: Homework

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Final

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Expresses the basic (theoretical and industrial) concepts of nuclear physics and plasma physics.	1,2,5,14,15	A,B,I
2) Identifies, formulates and solves physical problems regarding the nuclear and plasma physics.	1,2,5,14,15	A,B,I
3) Relates the nuclear and plasma physics and other branches of physics,and learns how physics as a discipline can be used to obtain a deep understanding of how the world works.	1,2,5,14,15	A,B,I
4) Gets prepared for the advanced physics lectures regarding nuclear and plasma physics and learns a range of methods for applying these understandings and problems toward solving a broad range of physical problems .	1,2,5,14,15	A,B,I

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Nuclear structure and radioactive decay	Nuclear
2	Nuclear reactions and binding energy	Reactions
3	Interaction of radiation with matter	Scattering
4	Fission process	Decay
5	Nuclear fission reactors	Reactors
6	Definitions of plasma and debye shielding	Plasma
7	Single particle motion in electric and magnetic field	Plasma particle
8	Plasma waves	Dispersion
9	Laboratory plasma systems	Sputtering
10	Midterm Exam
11	Fusion process	Fusion
12	Nuclear fusion reactors.	Tokamaks
13	Applications-I
14	Applications-II

Recommended Sources

Textbook	INTRO TO PLASMA PHYSICS AND CONTROLLED FUSION, Francis F. Chen
Additional Resources	INTRO TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, John R. Lamarsh

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments	From lecture book
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Assignment	10	10
Final	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	gains the ability to apply the knowledge in physics and mathematics					X
2	gains the ability to construct an experimental setup, perform the experiment, analyze and interpret the results	X
3	is supposed to have the education required for the measurements in scientific and technological areas			X
4	is able to work in an interdisciplinary team				X
5	is able to identify, formulate and solve physics problems					X
6	is conscious for the professional and ethical responsibility	X
7	is able to communicate actively and effectively	X
8	is supposed to have the required education for the industrial applications and the social contributions of physics					X
9	is conscious about the necessity of lifelong education and can implement it			X
10	is supposed to be aware of the current investigations and developments in the field					X
11	can make use of the techniques and the modern equipment required for physical applications					X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	8	112
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Homework	10	5	50
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			209
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			8.36
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

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