Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The aim is to provide some basic knowledge of nuclear and subnuclear
physics. The main properties that characterize nuclei, their constituents
and interactions are illustrated. Unstable particles formed in
interactions at high energy are described. The selected topics are
introduced by discussing the physical problems, the experimental approach,
and the comparison beteween experimental data and predictions. The
latters, in case of simple models are described in detail. Analogies with
other systems are also presented.
Topics of current research relevant for this course are also briefly
illustrated.
physics. The main properties that characterize nuclei, their constituents
and interactions are illustrated. Unstable particles formed in
interactions at high energy are described. The selected topics are
introduced by discussing the physical problems, the experimental approach,
and the comparison beteween experimental data and predictions. The
latters, in case of simple models are described in detail. Analogies with
other systems are also presented.
Topics of current research relevant for this course are also briefly
illustrated.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
CORSO A
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
A- NUCLEI and their properties
1. General features of Nuclei. Stability valley
2. Semiempiric mass formula of Weizsacker.
3. Radioactive decay. Activity, decay laws.
4. Alpha decay
5. Beta decay and electron capture
6. Gamma decay.
7. Cross section. Phase space. Fermi golden rule.
8. Electromagnetic interactions and nuclear form factors.
9. Fermi gas model.
10. The deuteron and the nucleon-nucleon interaction
11. The shell model. Magic number. Spin-orbit interaction. Magnetic moments.
12. Deformed nuclei.
13. Compound nucleus reactions and direct reactions.
14. The nuclear fission.
B - PARTICLES and Interactions
1.Simmetries (parity, charge conjugation and time reversal) and conservation laws
2.Meson physics and the weak and strong interactions.
3.Barions with strangeness and the hypernuclei.
4.CP violation in kaon decays
5.Particle families, production processes and interactions
6.Deep inelastic collisions and evidence for quark structure.
7.Nucleons, barions and mesons and their quark composition
8.Hadron decays, lifetimes and resonances
9.The weak force: the boson exchange and their effects on quarks.
C - Some concepts of cosmic physics
1. Evolution of primordial Universe.
2. Stellar nucleosynthesis.
1. General features of Nuclei. Stability valley
2. Semiempiric mass formula of Weizsacker.
3. Radioactive decay. Activity, decay laws.
4. Alpha decay
5. Beta decay and electron capture
6. Gamma decay.
7. Cross section. Phase space. Fermi golden rule.
8. Electromagnetic interactions and nuclear form factors.
9. Fermi gas model.
10. The deuteron and the nucleon-nucleon interaction
11. The shell model. Magic number. Spin-orbit interaction. Magnetic moments.
12. Deformed nuclei.
13. Compound nucleus reactions and direct reactions.
14. The nuclear fission.
B - PARTICLES and Interactions
1.Simmetries (parity, charge conjugation and time reversal) and conservation laws
2.Meson physics and the weak and strong interactions.
3.Barions with strangeness and the hypernuclei.
4.CP violation in kaon decays
5.Particle families, production processes and interactions
6.Deep inelastic collisions and evidence for quark structure.
7.Nucleons, barions and mesons and their quark composition
8.Hadron decays, lifetimes and resonances
9.The weak force: the boson exchange and their effects on quarks.
C - Some concepts of cosmic physics
1. Evolution of primordial Universe.
2. Stellar nucleosynthesis.
FIS/04 - NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS - University credits: 9
Practicals: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Bracco Angela, Crespi Fabio Celso Luigi
CORSO B
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
A- NUCLEI and their properties
1. General features of Nuclei. Stability valley
2. Semiempiric mass formula of Weizsacker.
3. Radioactive decay. Activity, decay laws.
4. Alpha decay
5. Beta decay and electron capture
6. Gamma decay.
7. Cross section. Phase space. Fermi golden rule.
8. Electromagnetic interactions and nuclear form factors.
9. Fermi gas model.
10. The deuteron and the nucleon-nucleon interaction
11. The shell model. Magic number. Spin-orbit interaction. Magnetic moments.
12. Deformed nuclei.
13. Compound nucleus reactions and direct reactions.
14. The nuclear fission.
B - PARTICLES and Interactions
1.Simmetries (parity, charge conjugation and time reversal) and conservation laws
2.Meson physics and the weak and strong interactions.
3.Barions with strangeness and the hypernuclei.
4.CP violation in kaon decays
5.Particle families, production processes and interactions
6.Deep inelastic collisions and evidence for quark structure.
7.Nucleons, barions and mesons and their quark composition
8.Hadron decays, lifetimes and resonances
9.The weak force: the boson exchange and their effects on quarks.
C - Some concepts of cosmic physics
1. Evolution of primordial Universe.
2. Stellar nucleosynthesis.
1. General features of Nuclei. Stability valley
2. Semiempiric mass formula of Weizsacker.
3. Radioactive decay. Activity, decay laws.
4. Alpha decay
5. Beta decay and electron capture
6. Gamma decay.
7. Cross section. Phase space. Fermi golden rule.
8. Electromagnetic interactions and nuclear form factors.
9. Fermi gas model.
10. The deuteron and the nucleon-nucleon interaction
11. The shell model. Magic number. Spin-orbit interaction. Magnetic moments.
12. Deformed nuclei.
13. Compound nucleus reactions and direct reactions.
14. The nuclear fission.
B - PARTICLES and Interactions
1.Simmetries (parity, charge conjugation and time reversal) and conservation laws
2.Meson physics and the weak and strong interactions.
3.Barions with strangeness and the hypernuclei.
4.CP violation in kaon decays
5.Particle families, production processes and interactions
6.Deep inelastic collisions and evidence for quark structure.
7.Nucleons, barions and mesons and their quark composition
8.Hadron decays, lifetimes and resonances
9.The weak force: the boson exchange and their effects on quarks.
C - Some concepts of cosmic physics
1. Evolution of primordial Universe.
2. Stellar nucleosynthesis.
FIS/04 - NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS - University credits: 9
Practicals: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Andreazza Attilio, Caccianiga Lorenzo
Professor(s)
Reception:
write to [email protected]
LITA building, office a/1/C13, Physics Department via celoria 16