Study programme 2025-2026Français
Nuclear Physics I
Programme component of Bachelor's in Mathematics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-B3-SCMATH-028-MOptional UEDAUBIE EvelyneS824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire
  • DAUBIE Evelyne

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français16000022.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-080Nuclear Physics I Theory160000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Address literature and interact within other scientific fields
    • Have a good knowledge of related fields using mathematics

Learning Outcomes of UE

Basic experimental nuclear physics and radioprotection.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Nuclear physics - course :
- nuclei: structure, size, nuclear forces, binding energy, liquid drop model, stability valley
- nuclear instability: decay law, units, alpha, beta (+ - EC), gamma decays
- low energy nuclear reactions: kinematic, composite nucleus, cross section, resonance, radioisotope production;
- fission
- particles through matter: charged heavy particles, electrons, photons, neutrons
- radiation detectors

 

Prior Experience

Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity (basis)

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-080
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-080
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-080SLIDES

+ books
- J. Magill and J. Galy, , 2005, ED Springer
- D. Blanc, , Dunod, 1999
- J. Franeau, , 1980, Leilens Ed

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-080Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-080- J. Franeau, Physique Tome2, 1980, Ed. Lielens
- W.N. Cottingham and D.A. Greenwood, An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, 2d Ed, 2001, Cambridge University Press
- H.A. Enge, , 1972, Masson et Cie

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-080Authorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
S-PHYS-080
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-080Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-PHYS-080
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-080Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 30/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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