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Introduction to nuclear science /
This book presents a complete introduction to nuclear chemistry and physics, including fundamental concepts, relevant mathematics, current applications, and health issues. The author covers energetics, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, interactions of radiation with matter, detection methods, an...
| Clasificación: | QC777 B7.92 |
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton, Fl. :
CRC Press,
[2009].
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| Sumario: | This book presents a complete introduction to nuclear chemistry and physics, including fundamental concepts, relevant mathematics, current applications, and health issues. The author covers energetics, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, interactions of radiation with matter, detection methods, and safety measures, including monitoring and regulations. The text also includes material relevant to medical professionals generating and using ionizing radiation for diagnostics and therapy. It provides a balanced view of important contemporary topics such as nuclear power, weapons, and food/mail irradiation. |
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| Descripción Física: | xvi, 244 páginas : ilustraciones ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas : (página 229) e índice. |
| ISBN: | 9781420061642 142006164X |