Einführung in die Kernenergie

What it is about

You will learn the technical and physical foundations of electricity generation with nuclear reactors, including fission, energy conversion, and reactor designs. You will also gain an overview of radiation, radiation protection, the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste, and the principles of nuclear safety, as well as historical and economic aspects of nuclear energy.

What you will be able to do

• Understand how nuclear energy is produced today
• Know the physical laws of providing nuclear energy
• Understand how nuclear power systems work
• Fundamental concepts of radiation and radiation protection
• Foundations of nuclear safety
• Assess economic problems and prospects of nuclear energy

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the thematic content and mathematical basic concepts

Teaching method

• Lecture with presentationsPresentation of the content and structuring of the material
• Blackboard workIntensive explanation and derivation of technically-physical concepts
• Interactive teaching sessionEncouraging questions and active participation of the students