CHE-361:  Term Papers

Topics for the term papers on nuclear chemistry, or closely related fields, can be selected from the following list or topic of your choice. Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices, and submit via email to the R. Ferrieri for approval no later than Friday,
June 27, 2008.

It is expected that every student will write on a different topic and that there will be little duplication with the subject matter of the lectures. Source information for the term papers can be found in the reference books located in the Bldg. 801 Conference Room, in the references cited in your textbooks, and in the numerous books and journals located in the various BNL and SUNYSB libraries. Another valuable resource is the internet.

You will have about two weeks to read the relevant material, organize it, and prepare your paper. An outline of your paper is due by Monday, July 7, 2008. The paper should be about 1500 words long plus references and perhaps a few figures. Submit the final typed manuscript by Friday, July 18, 2008. Then on Thursday, July 24, 2008, each student will present a 15-minute oral report based on his/her term paper.

Suggested Topics

1.   Origin of the Elements
2.   Nuclear Reactions in Astrophysics
3.   Cosmic-Ray Induced Nuclear Reactions
4.   Radionuclides in Meteorites and Moon Rocks
5.   Production and use of Radionuclides for Biology and Medicine
6.   Radionuclides in Generators for Nuclear Medicine
7.   Role of Technetium in Nuclear Medicine
8.   Radioimmunoassay and Radioimmunotherapy
9.   Radiolabeled nanoparticles in medicine in biology
10. In vivo Activation Analysis
11. Is Low Dose Ionizing Radiation Harmful?
12. Nuclear Techniques in Forensic Science
13. Chemical Properties of the Transplutonium Element
14. Nuclear Properties of the Heaviest Elements
15. Production of Elements with Z > 100
16. Spontaneous Fission Decay
17. Double Beta Decay
18. Radioactive Decay by Emission of Fragments with Z > 2
19. Spallation Reactions
20. Production and Use of Radioactive Beams
21. Accelerator Mass Spectrometry for Age Determination
22. Radionuclide Studies with On-Line Mass Separators
23. Radionuclide Dating in Geology
24. 14C Dating
25. Fission Track Dating
26. Neutron Activation Analysis Applied in Archaeology
27. Nuclear Activation Analysis in Environmental Studies
28. Charged-Particle Activation Analysis
29. Mossbauer Spectroscopy and its Applications
30. Nuclear Reactors in Nature
31. Industrial Applications of Radionuclides and Radiation
32. Radionuclide Power Sources

If you have a question that is not addressed in these pages, please send an email to rferrieri@bnl.gov.

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