| Introduction |
Introduction |
| Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus |
Definition of atomic mass unit (u) – Isotopes, isobars and isotones |
| Size of the Nucleus |
Composition, size, mass and density of the nucleus |
| Mass- Energy and Nuclear Binding Energy |
Einstein’s mass energy relation – Nuclear binding energy: Brief explanation of mass defect and binding energy – Binding energy per nucleon -Binding energy curve |
| Nuclear Force |
Nuclear force and its characteristics. |
| Radioactivity |
Law of radioactive decay – Derivation of – Activity (decay rate) and its units – becquerel and curie – Definition and derivation of half-life of radioactive element – Definition of mean life and mention its expression. Alpha decay, beta decay (negative and positive) and gamma decay with examples – |
| Nuclear Energy |
Q value of nuclear reaction. Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion with examples. |
| Numerical Problems |
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