PHYS 3800 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the concepts, principles, systems, and applications of nuclear processes; structure of atoms and nuclei; radioactivity, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion, nuclear systems, radioactive waste disposal, biological effects of radiation, and applications of nuclear radiation to biology, agriculture, art, and archaeology.

Prerequisites: A lower-division science course.

Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)

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