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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PHYS0253-1  Experimental bases of the nuclear physics and the detection of the radiations

Duration :  20h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Nuclear Medicine , 3rd yearSecond semester2
Certificat d'université pour l'utilisation des radioisotopes in vitro, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Laurent Dreesen, David Strivay
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The course is mainly an introduction to nuclear physics. The aim is to familiarize the students with elementary concepts. The main subjects are the nuclei, the radioactive decay, the different decays, the interactions between matter and particles and nuclear astrophysics. Various applications are also discussed: fission, fusion, dating, material analysis, medical techniques,..
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Physics and mathematics learned during 1st bachelor
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
- To be defined in concertation with D. Strivay
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course is organized during the 2nd period
Theory: 10 x 2 h
Laboratories : 15 h
Recommended or required readings :  
Slide copies (pdf).
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Exams, written or oral depending on students choice, are organized in June and August
Contacts :  
Professors
Laurent DREESEN, Institut de Physique, B5 - Sart Tilman, Tél : 04/366.30.36, fax : 04/366.36.29, e-mail : Laurent.Dreesen@ulg.ac.be
David STRIVAY, IPNAS, B15 - Sart-Tilman, Tel : 04/366.36.95, Fax : 04/366.28.84, e-mail : dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
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