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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - NUSC 444 D100

Special Topics in Nuclear Science (3)

Rad Beams & Applications

Class Number: 4684

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 17, 2023
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    NUSC 342 or 442, with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the Department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Advanced topics in nuclear science.

COURSE DETAILS:

Mode of Instruction:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week Lecture
Lecture: In-Person, Burnaby Campus
Tutorial: In-Person, Burnaby Campus

Course Description:
This course will provide a detailed introduction to radioactive ion beams,  their  production,  and their  cutting  edge applications in nuclear, materials, and life sciences. TRIUMF Canada's Particle Accelerator Centre, located in Vancouver, is the home of one of the world's leading radioactive ion beam facilities. SFU professors and students have access to radioactive beams for their research in nuclear science. Course topics will be taught by SFU and TRIUMF faculty and will include:

  • Introduction to nuclear science (Dr. Corina Andreoiu)
  • Production methods and characterization of radioactive isotopes (Dr. Peter Kunz)
  • Ion Sources & Radioactive Ion Beam Delivery at Isotope Separator On-Line Facilities (Dr. Jens Lassen)
  • Nuclear techniques used in condensed matter physics and chemistry (Dr. Iain McKenzie)
  • Beta decay experiments (Dr. Corina Andreoiu)
  • Experiments with re-accelerated radioactive ion beams ( G. Hackman)
  • Production and Applications of Medical Isotopes (Dr. Monika Stachura)

Grading

  • Homework 50%
  • Project 50%

REQUIREMENTS:

NUSC 341 with a grade of C- or better is required for undergraduate students.
No prerequisites are required for graduate students.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Lecture notes and journals provided by instructors.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.