Lilley, J. S. Nuclear Physics Principles and Applications The Manchester Physics Series
1. Edition - April 2001 225.- Euro 2001. XVIII, 394 Pages, Hardcover ISBN-10: 0-471-97935-X ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97935-7 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description Offers numerous practical examples and problems to enhance the material. * Avoids complex and extensive mathematical treatments. * Covers the basic theory but emphasizes the applications.
From the 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.
