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PHYS405 NEUTRON AND REACTOR PHYSICS

Course Code: 2300405
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Physics
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

The basic concepts of nuclear physics relevant to neutron and reactor physics. fundamental properties of the neutron. physics of nuclear reactors. reactions induced by neutrons. nuclear fýssion and chain reactions. neutron slowing down in a medium. neutron diffusion theory. parts of nuclear reactors. and different types of reactors. Preequist consent of the department