Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications
Author: Reinhard Stock
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 810
Release: 2013-09-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527649263

This book fills the need for a coherent work combining carefully reviewed articles into a comprehensive overview accessible to research groups and lecturers. Next to fundamental physics, contributions on topical medical and material science issues are included.

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Energy

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Energy
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 3656
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780128197257

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Energy provides a comprehensive and reliable overview of the many ways nuclear energy contributes to society. Comprised of four volumes, it includes topics such as generating clean electricity, improving medical diagnostics and cancer treatment, improving crop yields, improving food shelf-lives, and crucially, the deployment of nuclear energy as an alternative energy source, one that is proving to be essential in the management of global warming. Carefully structured into thematic sections, this encyclopedia brings together the vast and highly diversified literature related to nuclear energy into a single resource, with convenient to read, cross-referenced chapters. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for researchers in the fields of energy, engineering, material science, chemistry, and physics, from both industry and academia. Offers a contemporary review of current nuclear energy research and insights into the future direction of the field, hence negating the need for individual searches across various databases Written by academics and practitioners from different fields to ensure that the knowledge within is easily understood by, and applicable to, a large audience Meticulously organized, with articles split into sections on key topics and clearly cross-referenced to allow students, researchers and professionals to quickly and easily find relevant information

Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, 23 Volume Set

Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, 23 Volume Set
Author: George L. Trigg
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Total Pages:
Release: 1993-11-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783527268412

The 23-volume Encyclopedia of Applied Physics - EAP - is a monumental first in scope, depth, and usability. It demonstrates the synergy between physics and technological applications. Information is presented according to the following subject areas: * General Aspects; Mathematical and Information Techniques * Measurement Sciences, General Devices and/or Methods * Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics * Atomic and Molecular Physics * Electricity and Magnetism * Optics (classical and quantum) * Acoustics * Thermodynamics and Properties of Gases * Fluids and Plasma Physics * Condensed Matter: Structure and Mechanical Properties; Thermal, Acoustic, and Quantum Properties ; Electronic Properties ; Magnetic Properties ; Dielectrical and Optical Properties; Surfaces and Interfaces * Materials Science * Physical Chemistry * Energy Research and Environmental Physics * Biophysics and Medical Physics * Geophysics, Meteorology, Space Physics and Aeronautics EAP consists of 23 hardcover volumes arranged alphabetically. A cumulative subject index is published after every three volumes, with a full index accompanying the complete work.

X-rays in Atomic and Nuclear Physics

X-rays in Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Author: Norman Allen Dyson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 1990-03-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521262804

This book deals with the methods of X-ray production at a level which is accessible to advanced undergraduates and researchers who use X-rays. It also discusses the fundamentals of these physical properties from an experimental viewpoint which is not covered in more specialised texts.

Handbook of Nuclear Chemistry

Handbook of Nuclear Chemistry
Author: Attila VĂ©rtes
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781402013058

Impressive in its overall size and scope, this five-volume reference work provides researchers with the tools to push them into the forefront of the latest research. The Handbook covers all of the chemical aspects of nuclear science starting from the physical basics and including such diverse areas as the chemistry of transactinides and exotic atoms as well as radioactive waste management and radiopharmaceutical chemistry relevant to nuclear medicine. The nuclear methods of the investigation of chemical structure also receive ample space and attention. The international team of authors consists of 77 world-renowned experts - nuclear chemists, radiopharmaceutical chemists and physicists - from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Holland, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. The Handbook is an invaluable reference for nuclear scientists, biologists, chemists, physicists, physicians practicing nuclear medicine, graduate students and teachers - virtually all who are involved in the chemical and radiopharmaceutical aspects of nuclear science. The Handbook also provides for further reading through its rich selection of references.

Nuclear and Particle Physics

Nuclear and Particle Physics
Author: Brian R. Martin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 111996511X

An accessible introduction to nuclear and particle physics with equal coverage of both topics, this text covers all the standard topics in particle and nuclear physics thoroughly and provides a few extras, including chapters on experimental methods; applications of nuclear physics including fission, fusion and biomedical applications; and unsolved problems for the future. It includes basic concepts and theory combined with current and future applications. An excellent resource for physics and astronomy undergraduates in higher-level courses, this text also serves well as a general reference for graduate studies.

Encyclopaedia of Medical Physics

Encyclopaedia of Medical Physics
Author: Slavik Tabakov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1083
Release: 2021-07-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429953488

Contains over 3300 entries with accompanying diagrams, images, formulas, further reading, and examples Covers both the classical and newest elements in medical imaging, radiotherapy, and radiation protection Discusses material at a level accessible to graduate and postgraduate students in medical physics and related disciplines as well as medical specialists and researchers.

Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy
Author: Nicholas Tsoulfanidis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2012-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461457165

Nuclear Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Featuring 19 peer-reviewed entries by recognized authorities in the field, this book provides comprehensive, streamlined coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future. The chapters will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and energy industry experts.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Applied and Engineering Physics

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Applied and Engineering Physics
Author: Robert Splinter
Publisher: Force Drawing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781439860861

Cover -- VOLUME I -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects -- VOLUME II -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects -- VOLUME III -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects

Particles and Nuclei

Particles and Nuclei
Author: Bogdan Povh
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662050234

The fourth edition includes new developments, in particular a new section on the double beta decay including a discussion of the possibility of a neutrinoless decay and its implications for the standard model.