Nuclear Physics Methods in Interdisciplinary Research 2
Module PH2098
Basic Information
PH2098 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2098 is Stefan Schönert.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Interaction of Radiation with Matter Detectors Accelerators Linear AcceleCosmic Radiation Stored Ions and Atoms Nuclear Astrophysics Medical Applications Radiation Biology; Dosimetry Environmental Applications Climate Neutrinos Dark Matter Archeological Applications Geophysical Applications rators Circular Accelerator Radioactivity Nuclear Reactors Fusion Reactors Nuclear Methods Mass Spectrometry Ion Beam Methods Hyperfine Interactions
Learning Outcome
After passing this module students know the problems in different fields of science and how they are attacked with up-to-date Nuclear Physics methods. The students will understand the present day research and modern applications in such diverse fields as elementary particle physics, archeology and medicine.
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 4 | Application of methods from nuclear physics in interdisciplinary research | Faestermann, T. Korschinek, G. Schönert, S. |
Mon, 10:00–12:00, PH II 127 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
lecture, beamer presentation, board work, exercises in individual and group work
Media
practise sheets
Literature
Eckehart Nolte: Skript in German Wilhelm T. Hering: Angewandte Kernphysik, Teubner 1999 J.S. Lilley: Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley 2001 Yu.M. Tsipenyuk: Nuclear Methods in Science and Technology, IOP 1997 G. Schatz, A. Weidinger: Nukleare Festkörperphysik,Teubner 1997 translated: Nuclear Condensed Matter Physics: Nuclear Methods and Applications, Wiley 1996
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.