Modern Nuclear Chemistry 2nd Edition by Walter D. Loveland, ISBN-13: 978-0470906736

Modern Nuclear Chemistry 2nd Edition by Walter D. Loveland, ISBN-13: 978-0470906736

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• Publisher: ‎ Wiley; 2nd edition (April 10, 2017)
• Language: ‎ English
• 816 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0470906731
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0470906736

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 in-chapter sample problems with solutions to help students
• 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)

Building on the legacy of its successful predecessor, this revision of Modern Nuclear Chemistry brings together a detailed and rigorous perspective on both the theoretical and practical aspects of this rapidly evolving field.

This second edition provides additional solved problems to help students, as well as math tools and simulations to demonstrate various phenomena and new chapters on nuclear medicine, nuclear forensics, and particle physics. There are also updated chapters on nuclear structure; α-, β-, and γ-decay; nuclear reactions; fission; astrophysics; and nuclear reactor chemistry.

Requiring no previous knowledge of quantum mechanics and written at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in science and engineering, this book is designed to be used as a textbook and a reference for practicing scientists and engineers. Extensive appendices facilitate quick reference, and the inclusion of advanced materials and references appeals to those who desire a deeper immersion in the subject.

Table of Contents:

Cover
Title Page
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
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
Problems
Bibliography
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
Problems
Bibliography
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
Problems
Bibliography
4 Nuclear Medicine
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Radiopharmaceuticals
4.3 Imaging
4.4 Tc
4.5 PET
4.6 Other Imaging Techniques
4.7 Some Random Observations about the Physics of Imaging
4.8 Therapy
Problems
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
7 α‐Decay
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Energetics of α Decay
7.3 Theory of α Decay
7.4 Hindrance Factors
7.5 Heavy Particle Radioactivity
7.6 Proton Radioactivity
Problems
Bibliography
8 β‐Decay
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Neutrino Hypothesis
8.3 Derivation of the Spectral Shape
8.4 Kurie Plots
8.5 β Decay Rate Constant
8.6 Electron Capture Decay
8.7 Parity Nonconservation
8.8 Neutrinos Again
8.9 β‐Delayed Radioactivities
8.10 Double β Decay
Problems
Bibliography
9 γ‐Ray Decay
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Energetics of γ‐Ray Decay
9.3 Classification of Decay Types
9.4 Electromagnetic Transition Rates
9.5 Internal Conversion
9.6 Angular Correlations
9.7 Mössbauer Effect
Problems
Bibliography
10 Nuclear Reactions
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Energetics of Nuclear Reactions
10.3 Reaction 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 Heavy‐Ion Reactions
10.13 High‐Energy Nuclear Reactions
Problems
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
12 Nuclear Astrophysicss
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
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
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
Bibiography
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
Bibliography
17 Radiation Detectors
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Detectors Based on Collecting Ionization
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
Bibliography
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
Bibliography
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 Low‐Level Measurement Techniques
Problems
Bibliography
20 Nuclear Forensics
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Chronometry
20.3 Nuclear Weapons and Their Debris
20.4 Deducing Sources and Routes of Transmission
Problems
Bibliography
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
E.1 Wave Functions
E.2 Operators
E.3 The Schrödinger Equation
E.4 The Free Particle
E.5 Particle in a Box (One Dimension)
E.6 Harmonic Oscillator (One Dimensional)
E.7 Barrier Penetration (One Dimensional)
E.8 Schrödinger Equation in Spherical Coordinates
E.9 Infinite Spherical Well
E.10 Angular Momentum
E.11 Parity
E.12 Quantum Statistics
Bibliography
Index
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WALTER D. LOVELAND, PhD, is a professor of chemistry at Oregon State University, USA.

DAVID J. MORRISSEY, PhD, is a professor of chemistry and associate director of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University, USA.

GLENN T. SEABORG, PhD (deceased), was a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and cofounder and chairman of the Lawrence Hall of Science, USA. He is credited with discovering 10 new elements, including plutonium and one that now bears his name, seaborgium. In 1951, Dr. Seaborg and his colleague, Edwin McMillan, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research into transuranium elements.

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