PHYS 314

Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Applications of quantum physics to atomic nuclei; nuclear properties, structure, models and modes of decay. Radioactivity and applications in industry, medicine, archaeology and cosmology. Fission and fusion.

Notes: - Credit will be granted for only one of 313, 413B. Normally offered in alternate years. Students are advised to consult the department to determine when the course is offered.

- 323 is strongly recommended prior to this course.

Formerly: part of 413B

Prerequisites: 215, 216.

Pre- or corequisites: One of MATH 300, 330A, 334, 335, 336; one of MATH 323, 325, 342.

Undergraduate course in Physics offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.