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This comprehensive text provides an introduction to basic nuclear physics, including nuclear decays and reactions and nuclear structure, while covering the essential areas of basic research and practical applications. Its emphasis on phenomonology and the results of real experiments distinguish this from all other texts available.

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BASIC NUCLEAR STRUCTURE.

Basic Concepts.

Elements of Quantum Mechanics.

Nuclear Properties.

The Force Between Nucleons.

Nuclear Models.

NUCLEAR DECAY AND RADIOACTIVITY.

Radioactive Decay.

Detecting Nuclear Radiations.

Alpha Decay.

Beta Decay.

Gamma Decay.

NUCLEAR REACTIONS.

Nuclear Reactions.

Neutron Physics.

Nuclear Fission.

Nuclear Fusion.

Accelerators.

EXTENSION AND APPLICATIONS.

Nuclear Spins and Moments.

Meson Physics.

Particle Physics.

Nuclear Astrophysics.

Applications of Nuclear Physics.

Introductory Nuclear Physics

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 25/11/1987
    ISBN13: 9780471805533, 978-0471805533
    ISBN10: 047180553X
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This comprehensive text provides an introduction to basic nuclear physics, including nuclear decays and reactions and nuclear structure, while covering the essential areas of basic research and practical applications. Its emphasis on phenomonology and the results of real experiments distinguish this from all other texts available.

    Table of Contents
    BASIC NUCLEAR STRUCTURE.

    Basic Concepts.

    Elements of Quantum Mechanics.

    Nuclear Properties.

    The Force Between Nucleons.

    Nuclear Models.

    NUCLEAR DECAY AND RADIOACTIVITY.

    Radioactive Decay.

    Detecting Nuclear Radiations.

    Alpha Decay.

    Beta Decay.

    Gamma Decay.

    NUCLEAR REACTIONS.

    Nuclear Reactions.

    Neutron Physics.

    Nuclear Fission.

    Nuclear Fusion.

    Accelerators.

    EXTENSION AND APPLICATIONS.

    Nuclear Spins and Moments.

    Meson Physics.

    Particle Physics.

    Nuclear Astrophysics.

    Applications of Nuclear Physics.

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