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Nuclear Reactor Physics

7.5

Gemensam kurs, avancerad nivå och forskarnivå

FKFN10, FYST44

7134 (Department of Physics / Nuclear Physics)

FKFN10, FYST44

 -03-03

FN1/Anders Gustafsson

English
Swedish

Varje vårtermin

The aim of the course is to give deeper knowledge in nuclear reactor physics. The course shall give knowledge on the construction and function of modern reactors, theory of neutron physics, core design and fuel optimization. The course will focus on radiation protection and instrumentation for monitoring neutrons and emissions of radioactive gases and particles. It will also introduce safety and risk evaluation for large and complex facilities. The overall aim is to put light and focus on issues that are relevant within (industrial) reactor technology and fuel processing.

The course is focused on following topics within nuclear reactor technology:

•Neutron physics and neutron scattering with relevance for reactor physics - tutorials and projects
•Theory of fission reactors, core design, reactor dynamics and fuel optimization – tutorials, laboration and study visits
•Radiation monitoring and instrumentation for neutron monitoring. Monitoring and analyses of emissions of radioactive particles and gases. An introduction to safety and risk analyses for large complex facilities. Lectures, written paper and seminar

be very familiar with the basics in reactor physics
have knowledge of neutron scattering physics, core design, reactor dynamics and fuel optimzation
have knowledge of radiation monitoring and protection
be able to understand and describe static and dynamic processes in a large reactor

have improved the ability to understand different aspects of nuclear physics from an experimental point of view
write a paper that in a commenting and critical manner concludes published results of relevance to the course agenda
orally present the paper and also discuss and comment the contributions from the other students

be able to individually find scientific and technical information that is relevant to be able to analyze an issue or problem related to reactor physics/ technology.

Föreläsningar

Seminarier

Laborationer

övningar

Projekt

Studiebesök

Skriftlig rapport

Inlämningsuppgifter

Seminarieföredrag av deltagarna

In order to pass the course the student is required to have completed laboratory exercises, projects and paper writing, and also to have participated actively in lectures, tutorials and seminars. As an alternative, a written examination (pass/fail) can be arranged for a student not taking active part in seminars or tutorials. The final grade is weighted average of the laboratory exercises, project part and written paper.

Underkänd, godkänd

FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications, FKFN01 Applied Subatomic Physics.

Lamarsh, J.R. & Baratta, A.J.: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering. Prentice-Hall, 2001. ISBN 0201824981.

FKFN10F

 -03-03

FN1/Anders Gustafsson