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Introduction to Nuclear Physics
- Overview of nuclear physics
- Importance in modern science and technology
- Brief history of nuclear physics
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Nuclear Structure
- Atomic and nucleic structure
- Characteristics of nucleus
- Binding energy and Mass defect
- Nuclear models: Liquid drop and Shell model
- Properties of stable and unstable isotopes
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Nuclear Reactions
- Types of nuclear reactions: Fusion and Fission
- Nuclear decay
- Interaction of radiation with matter
- Radiation detectors and measurements
- Applications of nuclear reactions in nuclear power, medicine, and industry
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Nuclear Astrophysics
- Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis
- Origin of heavy elements
- Nuclear reactions in stars
- Cosmic rays and their sources
- Neutron stars and black holes
Conclusion
- Recap of key concepts
- Future prospects of nuclear physics research
- Raising concerns and ethical issues surrounding nuclear technology
References for further learning
- Introduction to Modern Physics by John Dirk Walecka and Richard C. Taylor
- Nuclear and Particle Physics by William S.C. Williams
- Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications by J. Lilley
- Nuclear Astrophysics: An Introduction by Bradley S. Meyer and Bernard S. Cooperstein.
