FYSS3400 Fundamentals of Theoretical Nuclear Physics (9 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

  • Angular momentum algebra and Wigner-Eckart theorem

  • Nuclear mean-field

  • Harmonic oscillator wave functions and their use as a basis functions

  • Many particle systems and occupation number representation

  • Hartree-Fock theory

  • Nucleon-nucleon interactiontation

  • Nuclear density functional theory and Skyrme energy density functional

  • Infinite nuclear matter and its equation of the state

  • Electromagnetic and allowed beta transitions in nuclei

  • Configuration mixing and m-scheme

  • Tamm-Dancoff approximation

  • RPA and linear response theory

  • Transition strength function and giant resonances 

Learning outcomes

After completing this course student

  • Can apply angular momentum algebra

  • Solve spherically symmetric nuclear mean-field

  • Describe the basics of density functional theory in the nuclear physics

  • Solve Hartree-Fock equations numerically

  • Understands the basic aspects of nucleon-nucleon interaction

  • Apply electromagnetic and beta-decay transition operators

  • Explain and solve numerically configuration mixing

  • Apply TDA and RPA theories in the nuclear physics

  • Evaluate obtained theoretical results against experimental data 

Additional information

Given on spring semester, every two years starting spring 2025.

Description of prerequisites

  • Nuclear physics (FYSS3301 and FYSS3302) or similar knowledge

  • Quantum mechanics (FYSA2030 and FYSA2032) or similar knowledge

  • Basic Unix/Linux user skills and basics of Python programming language

Study materials

Lecture notes 

Literature

  • P. Ring, P. Schuck, The Nuclear Many-Body Problem, ISBN 978-3-540-21206-5.
  • J. Suhonen, From Nucleons to Nucleus, ISBN: 978-3-540-48859-0.
  • Schunck Nicolas (edited), Energy Density Functional Methods for Atomic Nuclei

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Given every other year (odd years).
Evaluation criteria:
Exercises (50%) and final exam as home exam (50%)
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
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Method 2

Description:
This completion method is for students for whom method 1 is not possible for specific reasons (e.g. distance learning or statement for special study arrangements). Contact the teacher before enrolling to the course via this completion method.
Evaluation criteria:
Exercises (50%) and final exam as home exam (50%).
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (9 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching

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Independent study (9 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Exercises (50%) and final exam as home exam (50%).
Language:
English
Study methods:

Self-study, exercises and final exam as home exam. 

Teaching