Lilley, J. S. Nuclear Physics Principles and Applications The Manchester Physics Series
1. Edition - April 2001 41.90 Euro 2001. XVIII, 394 Pages, Softcover ISBN-10: 0-471-97936-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97936-4 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description This book provides the latest information on nuclear physics. Written from an experimental point of view, it first presents a general introduction to nuclear physics and then discusses its 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.
