FYSS3400 Fundamentals of Theoretical Nuclear Physics (9 cr)
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to apply angular momentum algebra, describe nuclear mean field and explain basics of the nuclear density functional theory. Students will be able to solve Hartree-Fock equations numerically with a computer code, explain configuration mixing and perform configuration mixing calculations and evaluate calculated theoretical results against experimental data.
Study methods
Assignments, examination
Content
Angular momentum algebra; nuclear mean field; second quantization; Hartree-Fock; electromagnetic and beta transitions; nuclear shell model and configuration mixing; particle-hole excitations; TDA and RPA theory
Further information
Given on spring semester, every two years starting spring 2019.
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| 978-3-540-48859-0 | J. Suhonen, From Nucleons to Nucleus, ISBN: 978-3-540-48859-0. |
| 978-3-540-21206-5 | P. Ring, P. Schuck, The Nuclear Many-Body Problem, ISBN 978-3-540-21206-5. |
Assessment criteria
The final grade is based on the assignments (50 %) and examination (50 %).
Prerequisites
Before enrolling to this course, students are expected to have taken Nuclear Physics (FYSS3300) and to have basic Unix/Linux user skills.