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Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Ionizing Radiation

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States22.01
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2024English
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This course provides an introduction to nuclear science and its engineering applications. It describes basic nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and kinematics; covers the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, with an emphasis on radiation detection, radiation shielding, and radiation effects on human health; and presents energy systems based on fission and fusion nuclear reactions, as well as industrial and medical applications of nuclear science.

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