Radioactivity INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY.
Title:
Radioactivity INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY.
Author:
L'Annunziata, Michael F.
ISBN:
9780444527158
044452715X
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Publication Information:
Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2007
Physical Description:
p. cm.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Alpha Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Decay Energies -- III. Alpha Particle Interactions with Matter -- IV. Alpha Particle Ranges -- Chapter 2. Beta Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Negatrons -- III. Positrons -- IV. Beta-particle Absorption and Transmission -- V. Stopping Power and Linear Energy Transfer -- Chapter 3. Gamma- and X-Radiation Photons -- I. Introduction -- II. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle -- III. Gamma Radiation -- IV. Annihilation Radiation -- V. Cherenkov Radiation -- VI. X-Radiation -- VII. Bremsstrahlung -- VIII. Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter -- Chapter 4. Neutron Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Neutron Classification -- III. Sources of Neutrons -- IV. Interactions of Neutrons with Matter -- V. Neutron Attenuation and Cross Sections -- VI. Neutron Decay -- Chapter 5. Atomic Electron Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Internal Conversion Electrons -- III. Auger Electrons -- Chapter 6. Cosmic Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Classification and Properties -- III. Showers of the Cosmic Radiation -- IV. Cosmic Rays Underground -- V. Origins of Cosmic Radiation -- VI. Cosmic Background Radiation -- VII. Dose from Cosmic Radiation and other Sources -- Chapter 7. Cherenkov Radiation -- I. Introduction -- II. Theory and Properties -- III. Cherenkov Photons from Gamma-ray Interactions -- IV. Particle Identification -- V. Applications in Radionuclide Analysis -- Chapter 8. Radioisotope Decay, Radioactivity Units and Radionuclide Mass -- I. Introduction -- II. Half-life -- III. General Decay Equations -- IV. Secular Equilibrium -- V. Transient Equilibrium -- VI. No Equilibrium -- VII. More Complex Decay Schemes -- VIII. Radioactivity Units and Radionuclide Mass.
Abstract:
Radioactivity: Introduction and Early History provides an introduction to radioactivity from natural and artificial sources on earth and radiation of cosmic origins. This book answers many questions for the layperson, student, teacher, and even practitioner as to the origins, properties, detection and measurement, and applications of radioactivity. Written at a level that most laypersons can appreciate, it includes many calculations that students and teachers may use in class work. Radioactivity: Introduction and Early History also serves as a refresher for experienced practitioners who use radioactive sources in his or her field of work. Also included are historical accounts of the major achievements of many famous pioneers and Nobel Laureates who have contributed to the science of radioactivity. * Provides entry-level overview of every form of radioactivity including natural and artificial sources, and radiation of cosmic origin. * Includes many solved problems to practical questions concerning nuclear radiation and its interaction with matter * Historical accounts of the major achievements of pioneers and Nobel Laureates, who have contributed to our current knowledge of radioactivity.
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