Introduction to nuclear structure. Gamma spectroscopy. Experimental methods and comparison with nuclear models. Introduction to nuclear reactions.
Different types of reaction mechanisms. Heavy ion collisions.
R.Casten: Nuclear structure from a simple perspective.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired:
Nuclear models and simple models of reactions.
Competence acquired:
Theoretical bases for the interpretation of nuclear properties and reaction systematics.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
Gamma spectra analysis and structure of the nucleus. Analysis of reaction cross section.
Prerequisites
Courses required:
Nuclear and subnuclear physics
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 150
Total hours for Lectures: 48
Further information
Office hours:
on demand
nannini@fi.infn.it
olmi@fi.infn.it
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Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
1. Introduction to nuclear models.
- Electromagnetic transitions in nuclei. Gamma decay. Internal conversion.
- Evolution of the structure of the nucleus. Vibrational, rotational and gamma-unstable nuclei. - Analysis of experimental data and comparison with current nuclear models.
- Exotic nuclei and radioactive beams.
2. Introduction to nuclear reactions.
- Semi-classical description of reactions between nuclei.
- Statistical model.
- Nuclear collisions below the Fermi energy. Deep inelastic collisions.
- Energy and angular momentum transfer in deep inelastic collisions.
- Fusion-evaporation and fusion-fission processes. Sequential fission.
- Elements of processes at higher energies.
- Elements of nuclear astrophysics and nucleosynthesis.