Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics

Class(es): BS 8th, MSc 4th

Course Code(s): PHYS-409, PHYS-609

Credit Hours: 3

Course Introduction:

In Nuclear physics  we study about atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions. Other forms of nuclear matter are also studied.Nuclear physics should not be confused with atomic Physics, which studies the atom as a whole, including its electrons.Particle Physics evolved out of nuclear physics.There are in total five chapters in this course.First Chapter deals with introduction of nucleus, second chapter deals with accelerators,third chpter deals with different types of detectors fourth chapter is about different types of nuclear forces and their interaction and finally the last chapter is about particle physics. 

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to use their conceptual understanding of the Properties of Nucleus in order to describe the Nuclear Magnetic Moments, Nuclear Electric Quadropole Moment use their ability to manage and operate different kind of detector to detect the nuclear radiation have the knowledge about the particle accelerator and can use it to work on this machine for advance research apply this knowledge in practical situations apply this knowledge for the transformation of one element to another have the knowledge of elementary particle, their classification and interaction 

Recommended Books:

1. Introductory Nuclear Physics by Krane, (1995),
2. Concepts of Modern Physics by Beiser (1980)
3. Nuclei and Particles by E. Serge. W.A Banjamin Inc (1977)
4. Nuclear Physics by A.E.S Green, McGraw Hill Book Co (1995)
5. Nuclear Physics (VOL I and II) by G. Chatwal. Dominant Publisher and Distribution (2007)
6. B. Povh, K. Rith, C. Scholtz, F. Zestsche. Particle and Nuclei (1999)

Assessment criteria:

Sessional: 20 marks (quiz,presentation, attendance)

Mid Term: 30 marks

Final exam: 50 marks