ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES FOR NUCLEAR-SCIENCE EDUCATION

We are developing electronic laboratories to help introduce students t o nuclear science. An electronic laboratory is a collection of compute r simulations of nuclear science experiments. Each program allows stud ents to set experimental parameters, celled data, and analyze results. Experiments can easily be repeated because the computer can compress time. Electronic laboratories are useful for schools with existing nuc lear science programs because they can prepare students for actual lab oratory work. They are also useful for schools without specialized fac ilities, since they give students an empirical understanding of nuclea r science but do not require specialized equipment. We present three e lectronic experiments.