Reaktorphysik 1 und Anwendungen der Kerntechnik

What it is about

You will learn the physical fundamentals of nuclear reactions and reactors: structure of nuclei, nuclear fission, cross sections, neutron flux and moderation as well as the kinetics and control of chain reactions. In the end you will be able to explain neutron multiplication and the thermal neutron cycle and assess the performance characteristics of the Forschungs-Neutronenquelle FRM II.

What you will be able to do

• Explain nuclear structure and fission
• Understand and explain energy release in fission
• Name strong and weak fissionable materials
• Name and explain various cross sections
• Understand neutron multiplication based on the thermal neutron cycle
• Understand neutron moderation in the thermal reactor
• Understand and explain fundamentals of reactor control
• Name and evaluate the performance characteristics of the Forschungs-Neutronenquelle FRM II

What the module consists of

• Vorlesung (2 SWS)Conveyance of theoretical foundations by chalk-and-talk and presentation
• Übungen (2 SWS)Application and deepening of lecture content in weekly assignments under supervision
• Exkursion (optional)Occasional visit to a commercial nuclear power plant for deepening

Teaching method

• Frontalvorlesung mit Tafelarbeit und Präsentationento illustrate and connect the physical concepts
• Wöchentliche Übungsgruppen (Betreuung durch Doktoranden/Doktorandinnen)to practice problems and to prepare for the exam
• Bereitstellung von Materialien auf Moodlefor review and deepening of the content