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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics online course by edX imparts intelligence to the participants in the concepts like nuclear fission, neutron field, functions in the neutron field, slowing down of neutrons, neutron spectrum, thermalization of neutrons, and multi-group method. The course duration is 6 weeks. The candidates must spend at least 2 to 3 hours a week to gain deep knowledge of the concepts. The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics by edX is self-paced.

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification course also covers concepts like diffusion theory, solutions of the diffusion equation in multiplying medium, interactions of neutrons, and solutions of the diffusion equation in the diffusion equation. The candidate will learn the concepts and ideas behind the reactors through this course. The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification program focuses on the physical theories of nuclear reactors and the experiments in the neutron field.

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification is provided to the candidates on the successful completion of the program. The candidates can share them to their CV and resume. It can also be shared on LinkedIn.

The Highlights

6 weeks online program
Needs weekly effort of 2 to 3 hours
Course offered by MEPhlx institution
Verified certificate provided by edX
Intermediate level program
Self-paced course

Programme Offerings

video lectures
assignments
assessments
quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3671	yes	National Research Nuclear University, Moscow

The audit track of the course can be taken free of cost.
The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics fees are Rs.3,671

Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics fee details

Fee category	Amount in INR
Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics	Rs.3,671

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The participants must have basic knowledge in maths, math analysis, general physics, atomic physics, vector algebra, basics of integration, and first and second-order differential equations to join the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics online course.

Certification Qualifying Details

The candidates who are attempting the course by paying fees are verified, track users. The certificate is provided only to the verified track participants who complete the course by scoring more than 80% in the subsection quizzes which are present in every module of the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge of physics

While pursuing this program, candidates will learn the following aspects in this certification:

The participants will understand the main principles behind neutron behavior in the thermal range
The candidate will learn the concepts like Doppler effect, resonance escape probability, and slowing down density
They will understand the basic processes in the reactor core through this course
The participants would understand the limits of applicability of models
The candidates will also learn the concepts, models, and ideas used in the nuclear reactors under the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification syllabus
The candidates would also learn to calculate the distribution of neutrons in the media
The participant will understand the properties of the nuclear fission reaction
The candidate would explore the macroscopic and microscopic cross-sections of the neutrons through this training
They will also learn about one-way current, a vector of net current, and neutron flux through this course
The candidate will learn about the initial and boundary conditions that would help them to find solutions.

Who it is for

The program is ideally meant for:

The candidates who wish to gain in-depth knowledge about nuclear reactor physics and build their career in the same.

Admission Details

The participants shall adhere to the registration steps which are given below to find admission for the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics training.

Step 1: Candidates are required to visit the given link: https://www.edx.org/course/nuclear-reactor-physics-basics

Step 2: Candidates should have an account on the edX website in order to register for this programme. They can create accounts using email, Facebook or Google details.

Step 3: After creating an account, the participant must log in to the platform and search for the required programme.

Step 4: Then, the participant must click “Enrol” to find admission to the Audit track of the programme which can be accessed at free of cost.

Step 5: If the participant requires the certificate from edX, they must click “Upgrade now” to upgrade their programme to the verified track

Step 6: After that, the participant must enter all the details and finish payment and finally click “Place Order”

Step 7: After the payment is successfully done, the participant can start learning.

The Syllabus

Introductions to Nuclear reactor physics

Point source in infinite spherical geometry
Initial and boundary conditions to find a solution
A plane source in infinite planar geometry
A distributed source in bare slab
The thread-like source in infinite cylindrical geometry

Thermalization of neutrons

Multi-group method examples
Multi-group method

Microscopic cross-sections
The main process of neutron interaction with nuclei of medium
Mean free path

Kinematic of slowing down
Main principles of slowing down of neutrons
Average logarithmic energy loss

Neutron spectrum in non-absorbing medium

The solution in multiplying medium

Main properties of nuclear fission
Principal nuclear reaction – neutron sources
The properties of free neutrons and their classification

Doppler effect
Slowing down with absorption
Resonance escape probability
Weak absorption and resonance range

Neutron flux, net current, one-way currents, and vector of net current
Neutron flux, net current, one-way currents, and vector of net current. Example 1
Neutron flux, net current, one-way currents, and vector of net current. Example 2

Fick’s Law
Diffusion theory
Diffusion equation

National Research Nuclear University, Moscow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the training?

The duration of the training is 6 weeks. The participants must spend at least two to three hours to have a better understanding of the contents.

2: Who should pursue this Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics program?

All participants who are interested can attend the course except the participants who are from nations like Iran, Cuba, and Crimea.

3: What will the candidate learn through the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics training?

The candidate will learn the concepts and models used in the reactors. They will also learn about various laws and mathematical concepts. They will learn concepts to find solutions to the diffusion equation.

4: Are study materials provided?

Supplementary materials are provided on the website. The candidates can look through these materials to gain more knowledge in the basic concepts of nuclear reactors.

5: How can the user track their weekly progress?

Yes, as a part of the Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification benefits, the candidate can track their progress on the progress page. The marks obtained by the candidate in the subsection quiz are plotted in the form of graphs.

6: What are the advantages of pursuing the program?

Pursuing this program provided better job roles and opportunities for the candidates. The certificate adds value to the resume of the learner.

7: What does verified track mean?

The verified track is the paid track. The candidates of the verified track alone are provided with the certificate. These candidates can access the course longer than the audit track users.

8: What is the major difference between an audit and verified course?

The verified track is paid whereas the audit track is free. Audit track users don’t receive certificates and they lose their progress when the program ends while verified users receive certificates and have longer access to the course.

9: What should the participant do to avail scholarship?

Financially unstable participants can fill the application form which is meant for scholarship and submit them before the course duration ends. Up to 90% concession is provided for the approved participants.