Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 1
| Numbering Code | G-ENG08 9C086 LJ28 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.2 |
| Instructor name | SASAKI TAKAYUKI (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Study of basic concepts necessary for understanding the principles of various nuclear engineering studies from the physicochemical properties of atoms, nuclei, and radiation to the generation and use of energy by fission reactions. | ||
| Course Goals | The course objective is to understand the link between basic science and the latest research in the field of nuclear engineering, and to understand the latest advancements made in basic and applied research and future issues. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Introduction to Radiation 1 1) Discovery of radiation 2) History of radiation 3) Basics of radiation 4) Interaction with substances 5) Detection of radiation 6) Generation of radiation 7) Industrial uses of radiation Energy generation and utilization 1 8) Energy situation and nuclear power 9) Basics of reactor physics 10) Reactor control 11) Reactor selection-present 12) Reactor selection-past 13) Reactor selection-next generation reactor 14) Viewpoints on nuclear energy utilization and development 15) Feedback; confirmation of learning achievement |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Grading is based on the score of the periodic evaluations. Students will be tested on basic knowledge and understanding of atoms, nuclei, radiation, quantum computation, etc. discussed in each lecture. | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Review mainly the contents of each lecture and the exercises during the lecture is advisable. | ||
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