Unit name | Nuclear Reactor Physics |
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Unit code | PHYSM0024 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Springell |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Normally PHYS22040 Nuclear and Particle Physics or equivalent. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The course will include a description of the basic fundamentals of nuclear reactor physics, focussed on the various commercial fission reactors, but also featuring an introduction to nuclear fusion.
The students will gain an understanding of thermal, reflected and fast reactor types, as well as concepts such as neutron current, flux, diffusion and moderation. Reactor kinetics will be discussed with particular attention on criticality, both prompt and delayed. This course will also provide students with an introduction to thermal hydraulics.
Students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Material will be delivered by both University of Bristol staff and current reactor physicists and engineers
Formative assessment through online quizzes and problems classes
Summative Assessment :2-hour written exam (100%)
Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics, E. E. Lewis
Reactor Physics, P. F. Zweifel
Nuclear Reactor Analysis, Duderstadt and Hamilton