Postgraduate certificate Nuclear and Particle Physics

The boost of nuclear physics has allowed us to better understand atoms and to transfer this knowledge in order to improve the techniques and methods applied in disciplines such as medicine and engineering. This has allowed the development of devices and equipment that improve the diagnosis and therapy of certain diseases or favor the generation of energy. A range of possibilities is opening up to specialists who wish to delve into the smallest particles studied by humans. In this context, TECH offers students a 100% online program, which will help you, in just 6 weeks, to delve into the properties, structure and nuclear interaction or symmetry. For this purpose, it provides the most innovative and current teaching tools that can be accessed comfortably from any device with Internet connection.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

A 100% online program, without fixed schedules, which was designed for combining your personal responsibilities with quality teaching”

Semiconductor technology, energy generation or gammagraphy devices have been possible thanks to the development of Nuclear and Particle Physics. Without it, it would not be possible to achieve more sustainable and efficient energy alternatives or the diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases of humans. A theoretical framework was achieved, thanks to comprehensive knowledge and hard scientific work, and the engineering professionals can complement them with their technical expertise.

Given the relevance and the field of development of this discipline of physics at present, this educational institution has decided to design a 100% online Postgraduate certificate, which offers students the most innovative content on Nuclear and Particle Physics.

A university program, consisting of 150 teaching hours of comprehensive and advanced knowledge about atomic models, nuclear properties, the standard model of elementary particles, Quarks or relativistic kinematics. All this focusing on a theoretical approach, thanks to the case studies elaborated by the teaching professionals of the program.

Also, through the Relearning method, the specialist taking this program will be able to advance through the syllabus in a much more natural way and even reduce the long hours of study that are so frequent in other teaching systems.

Thus, the engineering professional has an excellent opportunity to take a program that is at the academic forefront, whenever and wherever they wish. They only need an electronic device with Internet connection to access at any time, the contents hosted on the virtual platform. This 100% online program is, therefore, ideal for those who wish to combine the most demanding responsibilities with a quality program.

Delve into Nuclear and Particle Physics easily thanks to the multimedia material you will find in this university program"

This Postgraduate certificate in Nuclear and Particle Physics contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

Practical case studies are presented by experts in Physics
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Get the knowledge you need on Nuclear and Particle Physics from the best specialists, and put them into practice from the field of Engineering"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

In only 6 weeks, you will achieve intensive education about nuclear structure, kinematics and conservation laws"

With this certificate, you will gain a better understanding of the properties and structures of particles"

Syllabus

In its maxim to offer all its students a quality education, TECH has created this Postgraduate certificate using the latest technology applied to its teaching resources. Thanks to this, the professionals will delve into Nuclear and Particle Physics in a much more agile way. Thus, in 6 weeks, you will obtain all the knowledge you need to progress in this field and master such fundamental concepts as nuclear structure and scattering, bound states or relativistic kinematics.

You have a library of multimedia resources that you can easily access whenever you wish"

Module 1. Nuclear and Particle Physics

1.1. Introduction to Nuclear Physics

1.1.1. Periodic Table of the Elements
1.1.2. Important Discoveries
1.1.3. Atomic Models
1.1.4. Important Definitions Scales and Units in Nuclear Physics
1.1.5. Segré's Diagram

1.2. Nuclear Properties

1.2.1. Binding Energy
1.2.2. Semiempirical Mass Formula
1.2.3. Fermi Gas Model
1.2.4. Nuclear Stability

1.2.4.1. Alpha Decay
1.2.4.2. Beta Decay
1.2.4.3. Nuclear Fusion

1.2.5. Nuclear Deexcitation
1.2.6. Double Beta Decay

1.3. Nuclear Scattering

1.3.1. Internal Structure: Dispersion Study
1.3.2. Effective Section
1.3.3. Rutherford's Experiment: Rutherford's Effective Section
1.3.4. Mott's Effective Section
1.3.5. Momentum Transfer and Shape Factors
1.3.6. Nuclear Charge Distribution
1.3.7. Neutron Scattering

1.4. Nuclear Structure and Strong Interaction

1.4.1. Nucleon Scattering
1.4.2. Bound States Deuterium
1.4.3. Strong Nuclear Interaction
1.4.4. Magic Numbers
1.4.5. The Layered Model of the Nucleus
1.4.6. Nuclear Spin and Parity
1.4.7. Electromagnetic Moments of the Nucleus
1.4.8. Collective Nuclear Excitations: Dipole Oscillations, Vibrational States and Rotational States

1.5. Nuclear Structure and Strong Interaction II

1.5.1. Classification of Nuclear Reactions
1.5.2. Reaction Kinematics
1.5.3. Conservation Laws
1.5.4. Nuclear Spectroscopy
1.5.5. The Compound Nucleus Model
1.5.6. Direct Reactions
1.5.7. Elastic Dispersion

1.6. Introduction to Particle Physics

1.6.1. Particles and Antiparticles
1.6.2. Fermions and Baryons
1.6.3. The Standard Model of Elementary Particles: Leptons and Quarks
1.6.4. The Quark Model
1.6.5. Intermediate Vector Bosons

1.7. Dynamics of Elementary Particles

1.7.1. The Four Fundamental Interactions
1.7.2. Quantum Electrodynamics
1.7.3. Quantum Chromodynamics
1.7.4. Weak Interaction
1.7.5. Disintegrations and Conservation Laws

1.8. Relativistic Kinematics

1.8.1. Lorentz Transformations
1.8.2. Quatrivectors
1.8.3. Energy and Linear Momentum
1.8.4. Collisions
1.8.5. Introduction to Feynman Diagrams

1.9. Symmetries

1.9.1. Groups, Symmetries and Conservation Laws
1.9.2. Spin and Angular Momentum
1.9.3. Addition of Angular Momentum
1.9.4. Flavor Symmetries
1.9.5. Parity
1.9.6. Load Conjugation
1.9.7. CP Violation
1.9.8. Time Reversal
1.9.9. CPT Conservation

1.10. Linked States

1.10.1. Schrödinger's Equation for Central Potentials
1.10.2. Hydrogen Atom
1.10.3. Fine Structure
1.10.4. Hyperfine Structure
1.10.5. Positronium
1.10.6. Quarkonium
1.10.7. Lightweight Mesons
1.10.8. Baryons

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Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear and Particle Physics

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Nuclear and particle physics is a fundamental branch of physics that studies the structure, properties, and behavior of atomic nuclei and subatomic particles. This discipline ranges from the description of nuclear processes and nuclear energy, to the understanding of the fundamental forces that govern nature. Would you like to learn more about this novel field? At TECH Global University you will find the ideal program. The Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear and Particle Physics is a 100% online Postgraduate Certificate that will provide you with the most relevant and updated knowledge in this field. Through our theoretical and practical classes, you will learn about the structure of the atomic nucleus and nuclear forces, the theory of relativity, elementary particle physics, the nature of atoms and their structure, as well as radioactivity, nuclear reactions and nuclear energy. You will also explore the theories and experiments that have led to the understanding of nuclear and particle physics.

Become an expert in nuclear and particle physics

If your goals include exploring the fundamental laws that govern the universe, this Postgraduate Certificate is definitely for you. By enrolling with us, you will acquire technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to pursue a career in areas such as scientific research, nuclear technology, engineering and nuclear medicine. As you progress through the program, you will delve into the basic concepts of particle physics, addressing quantum field theory and the fundamental forces of nature: electromagnetic force and weak or strong nuclear force. Finally, you will master the discovery of the Higgs Boson and the theory of supersymmetry, essential to expand knowledge in nuclear and particle physics.