This title provides the latest information on nuclear physics. Based on a course entitled Applications of Nuclear Physics. Written from an experimental point of view this text is broadly divided into two parts, firstly a general introduction to Nuclear Physics and secondly its applications.

Includes chapters on practical examples and problemsContains hints to solving problems which are included in the appendixAvoids complex and extensive mathematical treatmentsA modern approach to nuclear physics, covering the basic theory, but emphasising the many and important applications

John Lilley is the author ofNuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, published by Wiley.

Flow Diagram.

Editors' Preface to the Manchester Physics Series.

Author's Preface.

PRINCIPLES.

Introduction and Basic Concepts.

Nuclear Structure.

Nuclear Instability.

Nuclear Reactions.

INSTRUMENTATION AND APPLICATIONS.

Interaction of Radiation with Matter.

Detectors and Instrumentation.

Biological Effects of Radiation.

Industrial and Analytical Applications.

Nuclear Medicine.

Power from Fission.

Thermonuclear Fusion.

Appendix A: Useful Information.

Appendix B: Particle in a Square Well.

Appendix C: Density of States and the Fermi Energy.

Appendix D: Spherical Harmonics.

Appendix E: Coulomb Scattering.

Appendix F: Mass Excesses and Decay Properties of Nuclei.

Appendix G: Answers and Hints to Problems.

References.

Bibliography.

Index.