NPRE 446

Fall 2011 All Classes

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Radiation Interact w/Matter I

Credit: 3 hours.

Experimental and theoretical foundations of interaction of neutrons, photons, and charged particles with matter. Emphasis on topics that underlie the following applications: radiation detection, biological effects and radiation dosimetry, radiation damage and nuclear materials, neutron activation analysis, and fission and fusion energy systems. Classical theory of charged particle cross sections. Introductory quantum mechanics. Exact and numerical solutions of the Schroedinger equation. Quantum theory of cross sections. Photon interactions with atomic electrons and nuclei. Radioactive-series decay. Computer assignments illustrate fundamental concepts.

Graduate credit is not available to nuclear engineering majors. Prerequisite: MATH 285 and ME 300.

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NPRE 446 class schedule data for fall 2011
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	30513	Lecture	B	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	103 Transportation Building	Axford, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/11-12/07/11 Section Info: Currently restricted to NPRE majors. Students in other majors may contact the Department to request a restriction overide space allowing. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Nuclear, Plasma, & Rad Engr department.