Nuclear physics.

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Main Author: Fermi, Enrico 1901-1954
Other Authors: Orear, Jay (comp.), Rosenfeld, A. H. (comp.), Schluter, R. A. (comp.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : University press, 1950.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Properties of nuclei
  • A. Isotopes and tables
  • B. Packing fraction and binding energy
  • C. Liquid drop model
  • D. Spin and magnetic dipole moment
  • E. Electric quadrupole moment
  • F. Radioactivity and its geological aspects
  • G. Measurement and biological aspects of radioactivity
  • 2. Interaction of radiation with matter
  • A. Energy loss by charged particles
  • B. Scattering
  • C. Passage of electromagnetic radiation through matter
  • 3. Alpha emission
  • A. Rectangular barrier
  • Barrier of arbitrary shape
  • Application of barriers to α-decay
  • D. Virtual level theory of α-decay
  • E. α-ray spectra--
  • 4. Beta decay
  • A. Introduction
  • B. Examples of β-processes
  • C. Energy diagrams
  • D. Theory of β-decay
  • E. Rate of decay
  • F. Shape of energy and momentum spectra
  • G. Experimental verification
  • H. Selection rules
  • J. Ft tables
  • K. Remarks on K-capture
  • L. Remarks on the neutrino hypothesis
  • M. Neutrinos and anti-neutrinos
  • 5. Gamma-decay
  • A. Spontaneous emission
  • B. Selection rules
  • C. Internal conversion
  • D. Isomeric states
  • 6. Nuclear forces
  • A. Introduction
  • B. The deuteron
  • C. Neutron-proton scattering
  • D. Proton-proton forces
  • E. Neutron-neutron forces
  • 7. Mesons
  • A. Experimental properties
  • Theory
  • 8. Nuclear reactions
  • A. Notation
  • B. Cross sections, general
  • C. Inverse processes
  • D. Compound nucleus
  • E. Example of an unstable nucleus (4Be8)
  • F. Resonances; Breit-Wigner Formula
  • G. Resonances; Data
  • H. Statistical nuclear gas model
  • J. Fission
  • K. Orbit model of the nucleus
  • L. Capture of slow neutrons by hydrogen
  • M. Photonuclear reactions
  • N. Remarks on very high energy phenomena
  • 9. Neutrons
  • A. Neutron sources
  • B. Slowing down of neutrons
  • C. Diffusion theory
  • D. Scattering of neutrons
  • E. Theory of chain reactions
  • 10. Cosmic rays
  • A. Primary radiation
  • B. Secondary radiation
  • C. Analysis into hard and soft component
  • D. Motion in the Earth’s magnetic field.