An Introduction to Nuclear Physics - Brossura

Cottingham, W. Noel; Greenwood, Derek A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521319609 ISBN 13: 9780521319607

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1986

Riassunto

This book is intended for use in a first course on the physics of the atomic nucleus.

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Descrizione del libro

This book is intended for use in a first course on the physics of the atomic nucleus. The book includes chapters on nuclear fission and its application in nuclear power reactors, and on the role of nuclear physics in energy production and nucleosynthesis in stars.

Contenuti

Preface; Constants of nature, conversion factors and notation; Glossary of some important symbols; 1. Prologue; 2. Leptons and the electromagnetic and weak interactions; 3. Nucleons and the strong interaction; 4. Nuclear sizes and nuclear masses; 5. Ground state properties of nuclei: the shell model; 6. Alpha decay and spontaneous fission; 7. Excited states of nuclei; 8. Nuclear reactions; 9. Power from nuclear fission; 10. Nuclear fusion; 11. Nucleosynthesis in stars; 12. Beta decay and gamma decay; 13. The passage of energetic particles through matter; Appendices; Answers to problems; Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1986
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521319609
• ISBN 13: 9780521319607
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 228
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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