About This Major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the properties and behavior of atomic nuclei. Includes instruction in nuclear reaction theory, quantum mechanics, energy conservation, nuclear fission and fusion, strong and weak forces, nuclear modeling, nuclear decay, nucleon scattering, pairing, photon and electron reactions, the physics of nuclear effects, statistical methods, and research equipment operation and maintenance.
Program Examples
- Nuclear Effects
Related CIP Codes
- 14.2301
- Nuclear Engineering
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 40.0806
- CIP Family
- 40
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