Part 3 · Course

NE450 NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 5 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

NE450 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2008-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course focuses on the design of a nuclear weapon device, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize radiation interactions with matter, biological effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear detonations. A design project applies the concepts presented in both NE350 and NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One design project.
Prerequisites
one of
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