After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand the following points:

1. The concept of nuclear fission and fusion. How is energy generated in these systems?
2. Introduction electrical power produced by fission today.
3. Introduction to light water reactors fast reactor and fusion reactor machines and critical components.
4. Displacement damage in materials K-P model and application of monte carlo methods
5. Development of extended defects and rate theory.
6. Mechanical property changes due to radiation damage.
7. Fission products in fuel and fuel degradation.

This class features an introduction into key nuclear applications such as light water reactors, fast reactors and spallation neutron sources and the associated materials challenges in these environments. We will study the fundamentals the effects radiation has on materials and how structural materials as well as fuels change in service conditions. The class will cover the fundamentals of displacement damage (Kinchin -Pease model) and subsequent defect evolution (rate theory) in metals. Mechanical property degradation as a result of this interaction will be covered. In addition fuel degradation and fission product swelling and release are covered in this class.

Lecture with PowerPoint and accompanying discussions of case studies.

A final oral exam