Written by established experts in the field, this book features in–depth discussions of proven scientific principles, current trends, and applications of nuclear chemistry to the sciences and engineering. Provides up–to–date coverage of the latest research and examines the theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear and radiochemistry Presents the basic physical principles of nuclear and radiochemistry in a succinct fashion, requiring no basic knowledge of quantum mechanics Adds discussion of math tools and simulations to demonstrate various phenomena, new chapters on Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Forensics and Particle Physics, and updates to all other chapters Includes additional solved problems to help students and a solutions manual for all end of chapter problems for instructors Reviews of 1st edition: ... an authoritative, comprehensive but succinct, state–of–the–art textbook .... (The Chemical Educator) and ...an excellent resource for libraries and laboratories supporting programs requiring familiarity with nuclear processes ... (CHOICE) INDICE: Preface to the Second Edition .Preface to the First Edition .Chapter 1: Introductory Concepts .1.1 Introduction .1.2 The Excitement and Relevance of Nuclear Chemistry .1.3 The Atom .1.4 Atomic Processes .1.5 The Nucleus: Nomenclature .1.6 Properties of the Nucleus .1.7 Survey of Nuclear Decay Types .1.8 Modern Physical Concepts Needed in Nuclear Chemistry .Chapter 2: Nuclear Properties .2.1 Nuclear Masses .2.2 Terminology .2.3 Binding Energy Per Nucleon .2.4 Separation Energy Systematics .2.5 Abundance Systematics .2.6 Semiempirical Mass Equation .2.7 Nuclear Sizes and Shapes .2.8 Quantum Mechanical Properties .2.9 Electric and Magnetic Moments .References .Chapter 3: Radioactive Decay Kinetics .3.1 Basic Decay Equations .3.2 Mixture of Two Independently Decaying Radionuclides .3.3 Radioactive Decay Equilibrium .3.4 Branching Decay .3.5 Radiation Dosage .3.6 Natural Radioactivity .3.7 Radionuclide Dating .References .Problems .Chapter 4: Nuclear Medicine .4.1 Introduction .4.2 Radiopharmaceuticals .4.3 Imaging .4.4 99Tcm .4.5 PET .4.6 Other imaging techniques .4.7 Some Random Observations about the Physics of Imaging .4.8 Therapy .References .Problems .Chapter 5: Particle Physics and The Nuclear Force .5.1 Particle Physics .5.2 The Nuclear Force .5.3 Characteristics of the Strong Force .5.4 Charge Independence of Nuclear Forces .Problems .Chapter 6: Nuclear Structure .6.1 Introduction .6.2 Nuclear Potentials .6.3 Schematic Shell Model .6.4 Independent Particle Model .6.5 Collective Model .6.6 Nilsson Model .6.7 Fermi Gas Model .Problems .Chapter 7: Decay .7.1 Introduction .7.2 Energetics of Alpha Decay .7.3 Theory of Alpha Decay .7.4 Hindrance Factors .7.5 Heavy Particle Radioactivity .7.6 Proton Radioactivity .Problems .Chapter 8: Decay .8.1 Introduction .8.2 Neutrino Hypothesis .8.3 Derivation of the Spectral Shape .8.4 Kurie Plots .8.5 Beta Decay Rate Constant .8.6 Electron Capture Decay .8.7 Parity Nonconservation .8.8 Neutrinos Again .8.9 Betadelayed Radioactivities .8.10 Double Beta Decay .Problems .Chapter 9: Ray Decay .9.1 Introduction .9.2 Energetics of Gammaray Decay .9.3 Classification of Decay Types .9.4 Electromagnetic Transition Rates .9.5 Internal Conversion .9.6 Angular Correlations .9.7 M¨ossbauer Effect .Problems .Chapter 10: Nuclear Reactions .10.1 Introduction .10.2 Energetics of Nuclear Reactions .10.3 Reactions Types and Mechanisms .10.4 Nuclear Reaction Cross Sections .10.5 Reaction Observables .10.6 Rutherford Scattering .10.7 Elastic (Diffractive) Scattering .10.8 Aside on the Optical Model .10.9 Direct Reactions .10.10 Compound Nuclear Reactions .10.11 Photonuclear Reactions .10.12 Heavyion Reactions .10.13 High Energy Nuclear Reactions .Problems .Chapter 11: Fission .11.1 Introduction .11.2 Probability of Fission .11.3 Dynamical Properties of Fission Fragments .11.4 Fission Product Distributions .11.5 Excitation Energy of Fission Fragments .Problems .Chapter 12: Nuclear Astrophysics .12.1 Introduction .12.2 Elemental and Isotopic Abundances .12.3 Primordial Nucleosynthesis .12.4 Thermonuclear Reaction Rates .12.5 Stellar Nucleosynthesis .12.6 Solar Neutrino Problem .12.7 Synthesis of Li, Be, and B .Problems .Chapter 13: Reactors and Accelerators .13.1 Introduction .13.2 Nuclear Reactors .13.3 Neutron Sources .13.4 Neutron Generators .13.5 Accelerators .13.6 Charged Particle Beam Transport and Analysis .13.7 Radioactive Ion Beams .13.8 Nuclear Weapons .Problems .Chapter 14: The Transuranium Elements .14.1 Introduction .14.2 Limits of Stability .14.3 Element Synthesis .14.4 History of Transuranium Element Discovery .14.5 Superheavy Elements .14.6 Chemistry of the Transuranium Elements .14.7 Environmental Chemistry of the Transuranium Elements .Problems .Chapter 15: Nuclear Reactor Chemistry .15.1 Introduction .15.2 Fission Product Chemistry .15.3 Radiochemistry of Uranium .15.4 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle The Front End .15.5 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle The Back End .15.6 Radioactive Waste Disposal .15.7 Chemistry of Operating Reactors .Problems .Chapter 16: Interaction of Radiation With Matter .16.1 Introduction .16.2 Heavy Charged Particles .16.3 Electrons .16.4 Electromagnetic Radiation .16.5 Neutrons .16.6 Radiation Exposure and Dosimetry .Problems .Chapter 17: Radiation Detectors .17.1 Introduction .17.2 Detectors based on Collecting Ionization .17.2.1 Gas Ionization Detectors .17.2.2 Semiconductor Detectors (Solid State Ionization Chambers) .17.3 Scintillation Detectors .17.4 Nuclear Track Detectors .17.5 Neutron Detectors .17.6 Nuclear Electronics and Data Collection .17.7 Nuclear Statistics .Problems .Chapter 18: Nuclear Analytical Methods .18.1 Introduction .18.2 Activation Analysis .18.3 PIXE .18.4 Rutherford Backscattering .18.5 Accelerator Mass Spectrometry(AMS) .18.6 Other Mass Spectrometric Techniques .Problems .Chapter 19: Radiochemical Techniques .19.1 Introduction .19.2 Unique Aspects of Radiochemistry .19.3 Availability of Radioactive Material .19.4 Targetry .19.5 Measuring Beam Intensity and Fluxes .19.6 Recoils, Evaporation Residues, and Heavy Residues .19.7 Radiochemical Separation Techniques .19.8 Lowlevel Measurement Techniques .Problems .Chapter 20: Nuclear Forensics .20.1 Introduction .20.2 Chronometry .20.3 Nuclear Weapons and Their Debris .20.4 Deducing Sources and Routes of Transmission .References .Problems .Appendix A Fundamental Constants and Conversion Factors .Appendix B Nuclear Wallet Cards .Appendix C Periodic Table of the Elements .Appendix D Alphabetical List of the Elements .Appendix E Elements of Quantum Mechanics
- ISBN: 978-0-470-90673-6
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
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- Fecha Publicación: 12/05/2017
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