Nuclear and Radiochemistry

ABOUT THE COURSE: Nuclear chemistry deals with the study of nuclear properties of elements using chemistry as a tool. Radiochemistry deals with study of chemical properties of elements using the characteristic radiations emitted by their radioisotopes as a tool. The subject of Nuclear and Radiochemistry helps in understanding the nuclear and chemical properties of elements including actinides, which in turn helps in understanding the chemical phenomena associated with nuclear science and technology as well as expanding the scope of applications of radioisotopes in various fields, such as, chemistry, industry, healthcare, agriculture, water, environment, etc. The students will learn the fundamentals of radioactivity, nuclear decay, nuclear structure and stability, nuclear models, nuclear reactions including fission, radiochemical practices and chemistry of actinides.INTENDED AUDIENCE: M.Sc. and Ph. D. StudentsPREREQUISITES: B.Sc in Chemistry, with Physics and at least up to first yearINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Several academic institutions, Industries will be interested

Week 1: Radioactivity and Nuclear decay Week 2:Nuclear structure and stability Week 3:Nuclear models Week 4:Nuclear reactions Week 5:Nuclear Fission and Fusion Week 6:Radiation Detection and Measurements Week 7:Radiochemical methods Week 8:Nuclear Analytical Techniques Week 9:Synthesis of actinides and trans-actinides Week 10:Actinide Concept Week 11:Chemistry of Actinides Week 12:Actinide environmental chemistry