The discussion centers around the career pathways for nuclear engineering students, specifically regarding opportunities in particle accelerators and synchrotrons. Participants explore relevant fields of study and course selections for both undergraduate and graduate education.
Participants generally agree that nuclear engineers can work in particle accelerators and synchrotrons, but there is no consensus on the specific courses or fields of study that would be most beneficial for this career path.
The discussion reflects a range of interests and educational backgrounds, with some participants emphasizing the importance of aligning coursework with career goals while others highlight the engineering focus of the current curriculum.
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?