Nuclear physics
Why this, why now
This unit covers atomic structure, isotopes, radioactive decay, and half-life. It explores alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, nuclear fission and fusion, and the uses of radiation in medicine, highlighting differences between contamination and irradiation.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 2 / 6
Nuclear physics
This unit covers atomic structure, isotopes, radioactive decay, and half-life. It explores alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, nuclear fission and fusion, and the uses of radiation in medicine, highlighting differences between contamination and irradiation.
12 lessons- Unstable nuclei
- Uses of radiation
- Evidence of atomic structure
- Nuclear fission and fusion
- Nuclear power stations
- Nuclear decay
- Ionising radiation
- Activity and half-life calculations
- Nuclear power
- Activity and half-life calculations (including complex ones)
- Radioactive half-life
- Nuclear decay (including beta–plus)