Free online courseNuclear and Radiochemistry

Duration of the online course: 31 hours and 56 minutes

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Dive into nuclear and radiochemistry with this free NPTEL course. Explore in-depth physics topics through structured weekly lectures with engaging content.

Course Description

Explore the fundamental aspects of nuclear and radiochemistry with this comprehensive course offered by NPTEL. This online program delves into intricate aspects of physics, providing insights into various topics related to nuclear processes and radiochemical techniques.

Starting with an introduction to nuclear and radiochemistry, it progresses through structured weekly lectures. In Week 1, learners engage with foundational elements that set the groundwork for more complex discussions. As the program advances, Week 2 builds upon these basics by diving deeper into specific nuclear reactions and methodologies.

Week 3 further elaborates on the topics covered, with a focus on understanding the experimental and theoretical aspects of nuclear science. In Week 4, concepts are clarified and expanded upon to offer a more thorough grasp of the subject matter. Subsequent weeks continue this pattern, presenting more advanced content and specialized topics.

The curriculum expands around the mid-point with more detailed and nuanced discussions that cover a wide array of topics. As students move into weeks 7 and 8, the complexity increases, challenging learners to integrate the knowledge they've acquired.

In the final stretch comprising Weeks 9 to 12, the course culminates with extensive coverage of advanced topics, thereby ensuring that participants can not only understand but apply their learning effectively in various real-world scenarios. This gradual progression fosters a robust understanding of nuclear and radiochemistry, readying participants for further studies or practical application in the field.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Course Introduction - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the nuclear and radio chemistry course mentioned?

  • Video class: Week 01: Lecture 01

    0h32m

  • Video class: Week 01: Lecture 02

    0h29m

  • Exercise: What is the relationship between half-life and decay constant in radioactive decay?

  • Video class: Week 01: Lecture 03

    0h28m

  • Video class: Week 01: Lecture 04

    0h32m

  • Exercise: In a scenario where a parent isotope is much longer-lived than its daughter isotope, what type of equilibrium is described?

  • Video class: Week 01: Lecture 05

    0h30m

  • Video class: Week 02: Lecture 06

    0h28m

  • Exercise: What influences the stability of atomic nuclei?

  • Video class: Week 02: Lecture 07

    0h29m

  • Video class: Week 02: Lecture 08

    0h30m

  • Exercise: What does the liquid drop model predict about beta decay?

  • Video class: Week 02: Lecture 09

    0h29m

  • Video class: Week 02: Lecture 10

    0h33m

  • Exercise: What concept does the shell model successfully explain?

  • Video class: Week 03: Lecture 11

    0h31m

  • Video class: Week 03: Lecture 12

    0h31m

  • Exercise: What is a key difference between beta minus and beta plus decay?

  • Video class: Week 3: Lecture 14

    0h32m

  • Video class: Week 03: Lecture 15

    0h29m

  • Exercise: What is a significant difference in the interaction mechanisms between fast electrons and heavy charged particles?

  • Video class: Week 04: Lecture 16

    0h32m

  • Video class: Week 04: Lecture 17

    0h32m

  • Exercise: What is the principle behind detecting radiation with a detector?

  • Video class: Week 04: Lecture 18

    0h31m

  • Video class: Week 04: Lecture 19

    0h27m

  • Exercise: What is the main advantage of sodium iodide doped with thallium as a scintillation detector for gamma counting?

  • Video class: Week 04: Lecture 20

    0h32m

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