Atomic & Nuclear Physics
As physicists began to probe the mysteries of the atom, they came across a number of unexpected results along the lines of Rutherford’s gold foil experiment. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that has the properties characterizing that element. Atomic Energy is the source of power for both nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. This energy comes from the splitting (fission) or joining (fusion) of atoms. In this chapter, we will be learning the model of an atom and various radiation effects of atoms.
In the course of Nuclear Physics you will be also getting into the structure of protons, neutrons, and electrons. You might as well need to be able to memorize part of the periodic table of elements. You will also be learning about several types of radioactive decays, such as the alpha decay and the beta decay. So enjoy this course since it will be the last few chapters of the year.
In the course of Nuclear Physics you will be also getting into the structure of protons, neutrons, and electrons. You might as well need to be able to memorize part of the periodic table of elements. You will also be learning about several types of radioactive decays, such as the alpha decay and the beta decay. So enjoy this course since it will be the last few chapters of the year.