Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications

by John Lilley

Overview

This title provides the latest information on nuclear physics. Based on a course entitled Applications of Nuclear Physics. Written from an experimental point of view this text is broadly divided into two parts, firstly a general introduction to Nuclear Physics and secondly its applications.

• Includes chapters on practical examples and problems
• Contains hints to solving problems which are included in the appendix
• Avoids complex and extensive mathematical treatments
• A modern approach to nuclear physics, covering the basic theory, but emphasising the many and important applications

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471979364
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/08/2001
Series:	Manchester Physics Series , #43
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.58(w) x 9.62(h) x 0.97(d)

About the Author

John Lilley is the author of Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Flow Diagram.

Editors' Preface to the Manchester Physics Series.

Author's Preface.

PRINCIPLES.

Introduction and Basic Concepts.

Nuclear Structure.

Nuclear Instability.

Nuclear Reactions.

INSTRUMENTATION AND APPLICATIONS.

Interaction of Radiation with Matter.

Detectors and Instrumentation.

Biological Effects of Radiation.

Industrial and Analytical Applications.

Nuclear Medicine.

Power from Fission.

Thermonuclear Fusion.

Appendix A: Useful Information.

Appendix B: Particle in a Square Well.

Appendix C: Density of States and the Fermi Energy.

Appendix D: Spherical Harmonics.

Appendix E: Coulomb Scattering.

Appendix F: Mass Excesses and Decay Properties of Nuclei.

Appendix G: Answers and Hints to Problems.

References.

Bibliography.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...This is a very good book indeed..." (Contemporary PhysicsVol. 43, No.3 2002)

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