Course syllabus

Tillämpad kärn-, neutron- och reaktorfysik
Applied Nuclear, Neutron and Reactor Physics

FKFN25, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2019/20
Decided by: PLED F/Pi
Date of Decision: 2019-03-26

General Information

Elective for: F4, F4-aft
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the neutron as a tool for science and engineering. Emphasis will be placed upon the generation of neutron beams, the basics of advanced (state-of-the-art) neutron detectors, modern fission reactors, and methods for shielding and radiation protection. Special emphasis will be placed upon techniques and applications that relate to the European Spallation Source (ESS).

 

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be very familiar with the basic prinicples for the generation of neutron beams
• be very familiar with the fundamentals for the detection of neutrons
• be very familiar with the construction and function of fission reactors
• be very familiar with the fundamentals of radiation protection for neutrons
• be very familiar with the basics of certain ESS-related experimental techniques and the corresponding instrumentation

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• complete two obligatory hands-on laboratory assignments
• present and lead the discussion of a self-researched tutorial exercise for fellow students based upon selected course material  in a "flipped-classroom" format
• write and present a course-related paper or project on an individually selected subject

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to locate and assess the scientific information necessary to write a paper or complete a project relevant to the contents of the course
• discuss, comment upon, and critically assess the contributions of other students

Contents

The course is focused on the neutron. It begins by providing a broad overview of the fundamentals of neutron-related applications and ends with a focus on certain ESS-related experimental techniques and instrumentation. The neutron-related applications portion of the course consists of lectures, laboratories, and a "flipped-classrom" tutorial exercise. The ESS-related portion of the course consists of lectures. The student will individually complete a paper or project on a course-related topic and present their work.

 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: To pass the course, the student must have satisfactorily completed the laboratory exercises, a "flipped-classroom" tutorial, and a paper or project. In addition, the student must have actively participated in the lectures and tutorials. The final grade will be determined from the grades obtained in the laboratory exercises, tutorials and paper or project, including presentation.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 8.
The course overlaps following course/s: FYST18, FKFN01, FKFN10

Reading list

• Information will be made available at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Docent Kevin Fissum, Kevin.Fissum@nuclear.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.nuclear.lu.se/utbildning/valfria_kurser/
Further information: It is mandatory to attend the introductory meeting in order to be admitted to the course.