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INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS, FOURTH EDITION By V.K. MITTAL, R.C. VERMA, S.C. GUPTA
This thoroughly revised book, now in its Fourth Edition, continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to this increasingly important area of nuclear and particle physics. It combines coverage of basic concepts, principles and applications, along with the latest developments. Beginning with the historical developments of the subject, properties and constituents of the nucleus, quantitative facts about nucleus, etc., the book moves on to give insights into nuclear models, phenomenon of radioactivity and its applications in various fields, nuclear reactions including reactions in the Sun and stars, photoelectric and Compton effects, pair creation, different particle accelerators and radiation detectors.
UNIQUE FEATURES
• Contains actual experimental data
• Large number of solved problems to help students comprehend the concepts with ease
• Provides unsolved problems with answers and review questions to test the students’ comprehension of the subject
NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION
• Some sections have been revised and enlarged to enhance their comprehension, such as the neutron activation analysis, scintillation and HPGe detectors
• Includes a list of accelerators
• Provides several new solved and unsolved problems
TARGET AUDIENCE
• B.Sc./M.Sc. (Physics)
CONTENTS
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
1. THE NUCLEUS
2. NUCLEAR MODELS
3. RADIOACTIVITY
4. NUCLEAR REACTIONS
5. INTERACTION OF RADIATIONS WITH MATTER
6. PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
7. RADIATION DETECTORS
8. PARTICLE PHYSICS
9. COSMIC RAYS
Appendix A: Useful Constants
Appendix B: The Periodic Table
Appendix C: Table of Elements
Appendix D: Myths and Realities
Index
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