Course code BME5
Course title Introduction to nuclear energy
Institution Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Course address Budapest University of Technology and Economics
City Budapest
Minimum year of study 3rd year
Minimum level of English Fair
Minimum level of French None
Key words training reactor, nuclear energy, reactor physics, radiation detection
Language English
Professor responsible Dr. Rita DÓCZI
Telephone +36 1 463 3824
Fax +36 1 463 1954
Email doczi@reak.bme.hu
Participating professors Dr. Attila ASZÓDI (BME), Dr. Zoltán SZATMÁRY (BME), Dr. Péter ZAGYVAI (BME), Dr. Szabolcs CZIFRUS (BME), Dr. Sándor FEHÉR (BME), Dr. Rita DÓCZI (BME)
Number of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 2
Objectives The Institute of Nuclear Techniques (INT) of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics operates the Nuclear Training Reactor. As an "interuniversary institution" its main task is to educate the undergraduate, graduate and PhD students of the BME and other Hungarian and foreign universities and higher education institutions in the field of nuclear techniques. This course gives an introduction to the nuclear and reactor physics both in theoretical and experimental field. The participants have the opportunity not only to visit a reactor but also to perform basic experiments concerning the operation of the reactor and application of neutrons.
Programme to be followed Five 2-hour lectures:
Basics of nuclear physics and radiation safetyIntroduction to reactor physics

Four 4-hour exercises:Reactor operation exerciseDetermination of the thermal neutron flux in the core of the reactorNeutron activation analysisPrinciples and operation of the main types of radiation detectors
Using the PC2 nuclear power plant simulator program to study the operation of a reactor 
Prerequisites

General knowledge in experimental physics, mathematical analysis
Course exam Answering test questions
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