NPRE 446

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Radiation Interact w/Matter I

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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.

3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Credit is not given to NPRE majors for graduate hours. Prerequisite: MATH 285 and ME 200.

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NPRE 446 class schedule data for fall 2021
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	30513	Lecture	B	9:00AM -9:50AM	MWF	1310 Digital Computer Laboratory	Zhang, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/21-12/08/21
	75521	Online	ONL	9:00AM -9:50AM	MWF	n.a.		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/21-12/08/21 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Section Info: This on-line section is intended for students who are not able to attend classes in-person on campus due to COVID-19. Please contact the NPRE Department (nuclear@illinois.edu) to request approval.