SCHC 390-May08: Study Abroad,

Nuclear Reactor Physics and Nuclear Reactor Lab


Instructor: R.W. Gothe - Phone: 777-9025 - Office: PSC 704d - Email: gothe@sc.edu

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Lecture Course

In the lectures we will cover Liquid Drop Model, nuclear stability, α-, β-, γ-decays, spontaneous and induced nuclear fission, radiation safety and dosimetry, reactor physics and terminology, reactor operation, and reactor administration.

Laboratory Course

In the lab sessions we will cover reactor check list, continuous and pulsed reactor operation, Cadmium experiment , neutron activation analysis, neutron flux measurement, delayed neutron analysis, and Osmium experiment.

Excursions

We will have the opportunity to visit MAMI, GSI, Trier, Burg Elz, ZDF, Limes, and Mainz.


R.W. Gothe, Email: gothe@sc.edu
or visit me in my office PSC 704d.