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Nuclear Engineering Laboratory 1

Numbering Code U-ENG25 35158 EJ77
U-ENG25 35158 EJ57
U-ENG25 35158 EJ53 		Year/Term 2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits 3 Course Type Experiment
Target Year Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Thu.1・2・3・4
Instructor name ALL STAFF (Graduate School of Engineering)
OGURE KENZOU (Graduate School of Engineering Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course Basic knowledge of a wide range of scientific and engineering fields (e.g. physics, chemistry, biology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering) that form the basis of nuclear engineering, as well as basic proficiency with standards related to radiation and quantum beam technologies specific to nuclear engineering. In addition, students will study experimental procedures through practical training as well as procedures for the safe handling of radioisotopes and radiation generators, methods for processing experimental data, and how to prepare scientific reports.
Course Goals ・ Cultivate familiarity with experimental procedures and a sense of engineering best practices.

・ Acquire basic knowledge and skills related to science and engineering with a mind towards practical application.

・ Cultivate the ability to acquire and utilize basic knowledge and technology related to nuclear engineering.

・ Learn how to conduct experiments while considering personal and environmental safety.

・ Cultivate the ability to work effectively, independently, and continuously on various tasks.
Schedule and Contents Course will cover the following themes. Some of the themes also serve as new instruction and training regarding the handling of radioisotopes.
The order of lectures differs for each experimental group, and the content of corresponding exercises may change.

Lecture 1: Overview of experiments: Provide an overview of each experimental task, text distribution, pre-learning instructions and precautions, etc. will be given as necessary.

Lecture 2: Basics of creating engineering reports: Lecture will focus on creating experimental reports, as well as exercises to learn the basics of creating experimental reports.

Lecture 3: Radioactive isotope (RI) safety training seminar: Students will learn safe procedures for handling RIs. Students will study safe procedures for handling nuclear fuel materials.

Lecture 4: Plan drafting: Exercises and lectures on basic aspects of plan drafting.

Lecture 5: Equipment safety training: Students will learn about safety when handling machine tools such as drilling machines and lathes.

Lecture 6: Electronic safety training: Students will assemble various circuits and learn safe and reliable circuit manufacturing techniques.

Lecture 7: α-ray absorption: Students will learn about α-ray identification using semiconductor detectors and energy absorption, range, and straggling using α-ray-emitting substances.

Lecture 8: Absorption of β and γ-rays: Students will study procedures for the safe handling of RIs through experiments on energy absorption by β and γ-ray-emitting substances.

Lecture 9: X-ray diffraction: Using a powder X-ray diffractometer, students will learn the basic properties of X-rays and gain an understanding of the relationship between diffraction patterns and crystal structures.

Lecture 10: Atmospheric PIXE/PIGE analysis: Students will discharge a proton beam into the atmosphere and observe its range. In addition, the characteristic X-rays and γ-rays generated by various irradiating materials will be measured and trace element analysis will be performed as a study of the properties of ion beams and their use.

Lecture 11: Circuit meter training: Students will learn the operating principles and usage of analog and digital testers.

Lecture 12: Study of oscilloscopes and linear circuits: Students will learn how to use an oscilloscope, an essential tool for observing pulse waveforms as well as how to transmit pulses when they enter the network.

Lecture 13: Analog/digital circuits: Students will learn about the basics of amplifiers and digital circuits with semiconductor elements by actually creating circuits.

Lecture 14: Electron beams/vacuums: Students will focus an electron beam by electric and magnetic fields to learn the functions of electrostatic and magnetic lenses and understand the fundamental principles of vacuum technology.

Lecture 15: Report check: Confirmation of the content of students’ submitted reports and provision of guidance regarding resubmission of deficient reports to confirm learning achievement.
Evaluation Methods and Policy Students will prepare a report for each task, and performance will be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 3 with respect to the degree of achievement of each learning objective, and the total score is converted into a score out of 100.

Note that completing all assignments and submitting reports is a prerequisite for receiving credit.

Reports submitted late may be penalized, and messy or incomplete reports may require correction and resubmission.
Course Requirements N/A
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Submit reports on all experimental themes within the deadline.

In addition, follow the instructions in the experiment outline description for each experiment theme.
Textbooks Textbooks/References Texts and reference materials will be distributed for each experimental theme.
References, etc. Other materials will be introduced as needed for each experimental theme.
Courses delivered by Instructors with Practical Work Experience 分類：

A course with practical content delivered by instructors with practical work experience

Details of Instructors’ Practical Work Experience：

・RI主任者【工学部の事業所（宇治）におけるRI管理の実務経験】

Details of Practical Classes Delivered：

・RI管理の経験に基づく実務的な教育が行われている。
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