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Free online courseNuclear Physics and Radioactivity

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 24 minutes

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Discover Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity with ZPhysics, covering crucial topics like the nucleus, strong force, decay, binding energy, fission, and fusion.

In this free course, learn about

  • Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics
  • Nuclear Physics Review and Applications

Course Description

Delve into the fascinating world of atomic particles with the comprehensive online course, Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity by ZPhysics. Aimed at those seeking a deep understanding of nuclear phenomena, this course serves as an essential resource for A Level physics revision. Explore a variety of foundational topics including the structure of the nucleus, the fundamental strong force, and the quark composition of matter.

Participants will gain insights into beta decay processes and learn to calculate aspects of radioactivity such as activity and the decay constant. The course also covers exponential decay, providing a robust mathematical framework for analyzing radioactive processes.

Further, expand your knowledge with lessons on nuclear binding energy, which plays a critical role in understanding both fission and fusion reactions. These concepts are not only vital for exams but also critical for anyone pursuing a future in physics or related fields.

With targeted revision questions, this course ensures learners can assess their understanding and reinforce key concepts. Engaging and accessible, it's designed to cater to various learning paces and needs, whether you're preparing for exams or simply curious about nuclear processes.

Course content

  • Video class: A Level Physics Revision: All of Nuclear Physics - the nucleus, strong force, quarks, beta decay 23m
  • Exercise: What was the main conclusion from Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment about the nucleus?
  • Video class: A Level Physics Revision: Radioactivity - activity, the decay constant and exponential decay 07m
  • Exercise: What is the initial number of particles for a source with activity of 3.5 x 10^10 Bq and decay constant 0.15 s^-1?
  • Video class: A Level Physics Revision: Nuclear Physics, Binding Energy, Fission and Fusion 20m
  • Exercise: What is the energy released during the nuclear reaction of carbon-14 to nitrogen-14 via beta decay?
  • Video class: NUCLEAR Physics and Radioactivity REVISION questions 33m
  • Exercise: What is the role of control rods in nuclear reactors?

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