NUCL501 — Foundations of Radiophysics
NUCL 501 - Foundations of Radiophysics NUCL 501 - Foundations of Radiophysics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.) This course provides graduate students with a rigorous introduction to the physical principles governing ionizing radiation, its origins, and its interactions with matter. Topics include atomic and nuclear structure, radioactive decay modes and kinetics, the interaction of charged particles, photons, and neutrons with matter, and the fundamentals of radiation dosimetry and detection. Building on these principles, students are introduced to radiation transport concepts and the foundations of shielding analysis, with applications drawn from nuclear energy systems. Upon completion, students will be equipped to apply radiation physics to engineering and safety problems and to engage critically with the technical literature in reactor physics and radiation protection.