Common use of Nuclear Physics Clause in Contracts

Nuclear Physics. Students should: 29.1 Understand the structure of the atomic nucleus and the basic nature of the nuclear force. 29.2 Understand the processes of fission and fusion and how to compute the energetics of such processes. 29.3 Understand the binding energy curve for atomic nuclei and its relation to the fission/fusion processes. 29.4 Understand radioactive decay processes and the concept of half-life. 29.5 Understand the basics of particle detection and its relevance to measuring radioactive decay products. 29.6 Be able to quantify radiation levels in terms of appropriate units of measurement.