Physics of nuclear reactors and other application of nuclear physics
Master PhysiqueParcours Subatomic and Astroparticle Physics
Description
Physics of nuclear reactor and other applications of nuclear physics
- Part A : Physics of nuclear reactors
- Reactor operation principle from fondamental nuclear processes
- Microscopic reactions and their impact on the reactor behaviour
- Reactor safety, life-cycle and limits of today’s reactors
- New generation reactors. Key-words : neutron, fission, criticity, numerical simulation, energy, reactor, radioactive fuel
- Part B : Other applications
- Characterization techniques with radiations :
- Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE)
- Rutherford Back-Scattering (RBE)
- Nuclear Reaction Analysis
- Neutron diffraction
- Applications to health :
- Medical imaging (scanner, Pet, γ-camera)
- Radio/hadron-therapy
- Dosimetry
- Applications to environmental measurements :
- Ambiant radioactivity
- Gamma spectroscopy (in-lab and in-situ)
- Specific issue of low activities
Compétences visées
• Applying knowledge in physics
• Apply methods from mathematics and digital technology
• Produce a critical analysis, with hindsight and perspective
• Interact with colleagues in physics and other disciplines
• Develop and manage an experimental project, including digital aspects
• Operate an experimental device, including digital aspects, from use to data analysis
• Take on responsibilities in a team working on an experimental project
• Research a physics topic using specialised resources
• Communicate in writing and orally, including in English
• Contribute to research work in physics
• Respect ethical, professional and environmental principles in the practice of physics