ENGPHYS 4D04 - Nuclear Reactor Physics

4 unit(s)

Introduction to nuclear fission and the physics of nuclear reactors; reactor statics for homogeneous reactors; reactor kinetics for simple time-dependent situations; effects of saturating fission products (Xe-135); reactivity coefficients. Students perform labs involving the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to gain an understanding of the nuclear physics processes underlying its operation and its applications.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) three times per term; first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3D03 or 3D04  
Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4D03