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Research School of Physics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course introduces students to the key concepts in Reactor Physics, including: - Basic nuclear principles (Fission, Neutron moderation) - Nuclear Fuel options - Reactor types (Boiling water, Pressurized water, Heavy water, Thorium, Fast breeder, Gas-cooled) - Reactor operation and control - Safety and accidents - New generation reactors - Reactor economics.
Problem sets and homework tasks
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Written assignments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week - Approximately 94 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks.
There are no prescribed texts for this course.