Nuclear engineering students can pursue careers in particle accelerators and synchrotrons, focusing on fields such as radiation shielding, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear safety. Graduate studies are essential for specialization, while undergraduate courses should include nuclear physics and related engineering disciplines. Students should clarify their long-term career goals, whether they aim to operate, design, or conduct research in these facilities. A well-rounded education in both engineering and nuclear physics is crucial for success in this field.
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Absolutely. Do you mean study in graduate school?madhisoka said:hi, I am a second year nuclear engineering student.
can a nuclear engineer work in a particles accelerator, or in a synchrotron.If yes in what nuclear fields should I specify ?
yeah in graduate, and in undergraduate what courses should i focus on ? like my graduation project thesis ? Radiation /thermal hydraulics/ incore / materials ?DrSteve said:Absolutely. Do you mean study in graduate school?
Most likely operating them.The thing is what we are taking is pure engineering stuff way far from nuclear physics even though I took 2 courses about nuclear physics the rest of courses are about Radiation Shielding Thermal hydraulics Nuclear theory Dose incore and safetyDrSteve said:How about keeping it simple.
Could you also clarify your long-term interests? Do you want to be a synchotron/accelerator operator? Do you want to build them? Design them? Or run experiments at them as a research scientist?
Can you attach course offerings from your department?