NE101: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Learn radiation physics, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, and nuclear medicine to benefit society as an engineer!
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What you will learn
Understand the fundamental physics behind atomic structure and isotope stability
Calculate the energy released from radioactive decay, fission, and fusion using E=mc^2
Practice the foundations of nuclear reactor design with the 4-Factor Formula and the one-speed Neutron Diffusion Equation
Study the high-level principles behind different fusion reactor designs
Learn the history behind medical applications of radiation and how technology has improved over the last century
Discover how medical radioisotopes can be used for diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy
Discover how advanced reactors work, including Small Modular Reactors, Microreactors, and Liquid-Metal Cooled Reactors
Learn the designs of Boiling Water Reactors, Pressurized Water Reactors, and CANDU reactors and how they power the US and Canada
Follow along with problem solving using Python for our number-crunching needs
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11/08/2023
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