| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nucleosynthesis I | FIZ501 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Recep Taygun GÜRAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following:
1. Synthesis of the elements in stellar evolution .
2. Explosive nucleosynthesis (s-, r-, and p- prcesses).
3. Concepts and principles of nuclear-astrophysics.
2) Describe how the abundance pattern of the elements we see around us reflects nucleosynthesis in different astrophysical environments
3) Describe astrophysical sites and the specific reaction processes which occur in each site
4) Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying nuclear physics, via calculation or discussion
5) Describe and compare the experimental techniques used to measure reactions rates
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | Low | |
| 4 | High | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | No relation | Low | Middle | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
N/A
Course Contents
Source of nuclear energy. Cross section. Stellar Reaction Rate. Maxwell-Boltzmann velocity distribution. Inverse reactions. Neutron-induced nonresonant reactions. Charged-particle-induced nonresonant reactions. Resonant reactions. Stellar evolution. Advanced stages of stellar burning. Nucleosynthesis beyond iron: s-process. r-process. p-process. The origin of the light elements.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) Source of nuclear energy
3) Cross section, Stellar Reaction Rate
4) Maxwell-Boltzmann velocity distribution
5) Inverse reactions
6) Neutron-induced nonresonant reactions
7) Charged-particle-induced nonresonant reactions
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Midterm Exemination
10) Stellar evolution
11) Advanced stages of stellar burning
12) Nucleosynthesis beyond iron
13) s-process
14) r-process
15) p-process
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required