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

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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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