Intrinsic properties of nuclei, nuclear binding energy; qualitative treatment of shell model; alpha, beta and gamma radioactivities, nuclear fission, characteristics of nuclear reactions.

We will use some of the prinicples of quantum mechanics, especially the concepts of spin and parity on the wavefunction. Some special relativity would also help.

I will use some homework assignments from "Nuclear Physics" John Lilley.

1300-1400 M W F, in MCJ404

Non scheduled; we'll work out things in class.

Thad Harroun (MC B201, ext. 5905, e-mail: [email protected])

Component	Weight
Homework Assignments	50%
Term report	25%
Final exam	25%

Penalty for late assignments: -15% per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.