Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics
Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
636
Course Title
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics
Department(s)
Description
The experimental facts and elements of the quantum theories pertaining to: natural and artificial radioactivity; interaction of charged particles and gamma rays with matter; nuclear structure; emission of alpha, beta, and gamma rays; nuclear reactions and models; the weak and strong nuclear forces; neutron processes; muons; pions; strange particles, quarks.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
009078