LEARNING OUTCOMES

To provide a basic knowledge on atomic nucleous properties, radioactivity and the laws of the radioactive decay. The understanding of the way in which the radiation interacts with the matter and thus how they can be revealed. To know the mechanisms that regulate key nuclear reactions such as fission. Provide the basis for understanding the effects of radiation on biological material, the radiation dose meaning.

Teaching methods

lectures, the slides used during the lessons will be available in aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The atomic nucleus structure: binding energy, mass, radius. Nuclear models. Natural radioactivity and the radioactivity decay law. Radioactive decay processes: α and β decay, γ transitions, nuclear fission. Interaction radiation-matter. Radiation measurements : gas counters, scintillation and semiconductor detectors. Nuclear reactions: energetics, cross sections, mechanisms, nuclear fission. Thermonuclear reactions. Radiation biology, dosimetry.

Analytical and technological applications of the radiations.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

All the slides used will be available on aulaweb. For further informations the following volumes are suggested:

 Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, G.R.Choppin, J.Liljenzin, J.Rydberg. Nuclear and Radiochemistry, G.Friedlander, J.W.Kennedy, E.S.Macias, J.Malcom Miller.  Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, K Heinrich Lieser. Modern Nuclear Chemistry, W Loveland, D.J Morrissey, G.T Seaborg.

Exam Board

ANNA MARIA CARDINALE (President)

NADIA PARODI

MAURO GIOVANNINI

Teaching methods

lectures, the slides used during the lessons will be available in aulaweb.

LESSONS START

the start of lessons will be notified as soon as defined the second semester calendar

Exam description

oral examination

Assessment methods

the exam will assess the knowledge of the program's subjects and the ability to apply them to simple real cases