Nuclear Engineering
Engineering
Explore the mathematics of nuclear engineering — radioactive decay, chain reactions, reactor criticality, neutron diffusion, radiation shielding, and nuclear energy. From exponential decay laws to the four-factor formula, learn how algebra, calculus, and differential equations govern nuclear power, medical isotopes, and radiation safety.
Learning Objectives
- Apply exponential decay and half-life formulas to radioactive materials
- Calculate binding energy, mass defect, and energy released in nuclear reactions
- Analyze neutron chain reactions using the four-factor formula and criticality condition
- Solve neutron diffusion and reactor flux problems
- Design radiation shielding using exponential attenuation (Beer–Lambert law)
- Compute thermal-hydraulic parameters for reactor cooling and heat transfer
Lessons
1
Radioactive Decay and Half-Life
25 min
2
Binding Energy and Mass Defect
25 min
3
Chain Reactions and Reactor Criticality
25 min
4
Neutron Diffusion and Reactor Flux
25 min
5
Radiation Shielding — Exponential Attenuation
25 min
6
Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
25 min
7
Placement Test Practice — Nuclear Engineering
25 min
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