PHYS 295 - Intermediate Special Topics in Physics

Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.

Prerequisite: Vary with topic. Intermediate work in nuclear physics, optics, photonics, condensed matter, complex systems, nanotechnology, astrophysics, computational physics, or other topics according to faculty expertise and student interest. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with permission and if the topics are different. Staff.

Winter 2013 topic:

PHYS 295-01: Nuclear Applications. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 or by instructor consent. This course provides a broad understanding of basic principles of nuclear physics and applications of nuclear techniques in different fields including human life and health. Topics include radioactive decay, interaction of radiation with matter, fission, fusion, reactors, safety, and applications in medical imaging, non-invasive diagnostics, food preservation, archaeology, geoscience, and nuclear forensics for interdicted materials and art forgery. Samanta.