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· 분류 : 외국도서 > 과학/수학/생태 > 과학 > 에너지
· ISBN : 9781498769297
· 쪽수 : 660쪽
· 출판일 : 2016-09-29
목차
Fundamental Concepts
Modern Units
The Atom
Chart of Nuclides
Modern Physics Concepts
The Special Theory of Relativity
Radiation as Waves and Particles
Quantum Mechanics
Addendum 1: Derivation of Some Special Relativity Results
Addendum 2: Solutions to Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
Atomic/Nuclear Models
Development of the Modern Atom Model
Models of the Nucleus
Nuclear Energetics
Binding Energy
Binding Energies of Isotopes
Nucleon Separation Energy
Nuclear Reactions
Examples of Binary Nuclear Reactions
Q-Value for a Reaction
Conservation of Charge and Calculation of Q-Values
Q-Value for Reactions Producing Excited Nuclei
Radioactivity
Radioactive Decay Diagrams
Energetics of Radioactive Delay
Characteristics of Radioactive Decay
Decay Dynamics
Naturally Occurring Radionuclides
Radiodating
Radioactive Decay Data
Binary Nuclear Reactions
Types of Binary Reactions
Kinematics of Binary Two-Product Nuclear Reactions
Reaction Threshold Energy
Applications of Binary Kinematics
Reactions Involving Neutrons
Characteristics of the Fission Reaction
Fusion Reactions
Radiation Interactions with Matter
Attenuation of Neutral Particle Beams
Calculation of Radiation Interaction Rates
Photon Interactions
Neutron Interactives
Attenuation of Charged Particles
Detection and Measurement of Radiation by Douglas S. McGregor
Gas-Filled Detectors
Scintillation Detectors
Semiconductor Detectors
Personal Dosimeters
Other Interesting Detectors
Measurement Theory
Detection Equipment
Radiation Doses and Hazard Assessment
Historical Roots
Dosimetric Quantities
Doses from Ingested Radionuclides
Natural Exposures for Humans
Health Effects from Large Acute Doses
Hereditary Effects
Cancer Risks from Radiation Exposures
Radon and Lung Cancer Risks
Radiation Protection Standards
Radiation Hormesis
Principles of Nuclear Reactors
Neutron Moderation
Thermal Neutrons
Thermal-Neutron Properties of Fuels
The Neutron Life Cycle in a Thermal Reactor
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Cores
Reflectors
Reactor Kinetics
Reactivity Kinetics
Reactivity Feedback
Fission Product Poisons
Addendum 1: The Diffusion Equation
Addendum 2: Kinetic Model with Delayed Neutrons
Addendum 3: Solution for a Step Reactivity Insertion
Nuclear Power
Nuclear Electric Power
Generation II Pressurized Water Reactors
Generation II Boiling Water Reactors
Generation III Nuclear Reactor Designs
Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Designs
Other Advanced Reactor Concepts
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Nuclear Propulsion
Fusion Rectors and Other Conversion Devices
Fusion Reactors
Magnetically Confined Fusion (MCF)
Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Other Fusion Machines
Thermoelectric Generators
Nuclear Technology in Industry and Research
Production in Radioisotopes
Industrial and Research Uses of Radioisotopes and Radiation
Tracer Applications
Materials Affect Radiation
Radiation Affects Materials
Particle Accelerators
Medical Applications of Nuclear Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
Radioimmunoassay
Diagnostic Radiotracers
Radioimmunoscintigraphy
Radiation Therapy
Appendix A Fundamental Atomic Data
Appendix B Atomic Mass Table
Appendix C Cross Sections and Related Data
Appendix D Decay Characteristics of Selected Radionuclides
Index
