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PHYS 411 - Nuclear Physics

History of nuclear physics; particles and waves; atomic structure; isotopes and nuclear structure; X-Rays; Gamma Rays; Alpha Rays and Beta particles; particle accelerators and induced transformations; nuclear fission and power; radiation techniques.

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Prerequisite: PHYS 341-342 or permission of department head.

Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4

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