Atomic and Nuclear Physics An Introduction

After the death of Dr. Littlefield it was decided that I should undertake the revision ofthe whole of Atomic and Nuclear Physics: an Introduction for the third edition, and it was soon apparent that major changes were necessary. I am confident that these changes would have had Dr. Littlefield's...

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Main Author: Littlefield, Thomas Albert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1979, 1979
Edition:3rd ed. 1979
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a 1 Kinetic Theory -- 2 The Electron -- 3 Natural Radioactivity -- 4 Radioactive Series and Isotopes -- 5 The Electromagnetic Spectrum -- 6 Quantum Theory -- 7 Spectra -- 8 Fine Structure and Electron Spin -- 9 Waves and Particles -- 10 Wave Mechanics -- 11 The Vector Model of the Atom -- 12 Two-Electron Atoms — Pauli Principle -- 13 The Zeeman Effect -- 14 The Structure of the Nucleus -- 15 Properties and Uses of Natural Radioactivity -- 16 Nuclear Bombarding Experiments -- 17 The Measurement and Detection of Charged Particles -- 18 Accelerating Machines as Used in Nuclear Physics -- 19 Nuclear Models and Magic Numbers -- 20 Artificial Radioactivity -- 21 Neutron Physics -- 22 Nuclear Fission and Its Implications -- 23 The Transuranic Elements -- 24 Thermonuclear Reactions and Nuclear Fusion -- 25 Cosmic Rays -- 26 Stable and Semi-Stable Particles -- 27 Short-Lived Resonance States -- 28 Charm and All That -- Appendix A Relativity Theory -- Appendix B The Dangers of Atomic Radiations -- B.1 Introduction -- B.2 Biological Effects of Nuclear and Electromagnetic Radiations -- B.3 Maximum Permissible Radiation Levels for Safety -- B.4 Precautions against Radiation Hazards -- Appendix C Complete List of Nuclides of the Elements 
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520 |a After the death of Dr. Littlefield it was decided that I should undertake the revision ofthe whole of Atomic and Nuclear Physics: an Introduction for the third edition, and it was soon apparent that major changes were necessary. I am confident that these changes would have had Dr. Littlefield's approval. The prime consideration for the present edition has been to modernize at a minimum cost. As much as possible of the second edition has therefore been retained, but where changes have been made they have been fairly drastic. Thus the chapters on fine structure, wave mechanics, the vector model of the atom, Pauli's principle and the Zeeman effect have been completely restructured. The chapters on nuclear models, cosmic rays, fusion systems and fundamental particles have been brought up to date while a new chapter on charm and the latest ideas on quarks has been included. It is hoped that the presentation of the last named will give readers a feeling that physics research can be full of adventure and surprises