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Theoretical Nuclear Physics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course aims at giving a basic understanding of theoretical models used in nuclear physics, specifically focusing on the structure of atomic nuclei.

Examples of subjects of the course:

Basic properties of the atomic nucleus.
Nuclear potentials, deformed nuclei.
Coupling of angular momenta and Clebsch-Gordan coefficients.

Some topics of current interest like rapidly rotating nuclei and nuclei far from the beta-stability line are introduced. Creation and annihilation operators are discussed and the theory of superconductivity (BCS theory) applied to nuclei is presented.

The course includes some computer based exercises where realistic nuclear models are used to calculate some interesting properties of nuclei.

General information

Course codes: FMFN15 (LTH), FYST11 (Science faculty)
Semester: autumn (odd years)
Study period: second
Level: second cycle
Language: Swedish (or English on demand)
Forms of teaching: Lectures, hand-ins, exercise sessions, computer exercises, oral examination
Assessment: oral exam, homework assignments, computer exercises participation and approved written exercise reports
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
Syllabi on Lund University's central website: