Data on the course

5 ECTS cr

Finnish

2nd spring, 4th period

The student knows the structure and key properties of atomic nuclei, the most important ways in which the nuclei undergo radioactive decay, and is familiar with some technological applications based on nuclear properties and radioactivity. The student can explain fission and fusion reactions.
The student knows the key varieties of subatomic particles, their properties and interactions. The student can explain main principles of particle accelerators and detectors, and how they are used in research.

This course deals with the structure and properties of nuclei, nuclear forces, nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, properties and interactions of fundamental particles, and unified theories of fundamental interactions.

Face-to-face teaching

Lectures 30 h, 8 exercises (16 h), self-study 87 h

Primarily for the students of the degree programme in physics.

Also for the other students of the University of Oulu.

Atomic physics 1 (766326A), Electromagnetism (766319A). An important supporting course is Thermophysics (766328A/766348A).

No alternative course units or course units that should be completed simultaneously

A. Beiser: Concepts of Modern Physics, McGraw-Hill Inc.

Final examination.

Read more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.

Numerical grading scale 0 – 5, where 0 = fail

Minna Patanen

No work placement period

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