Radiation Detection for Nuclear Physics: Methods and industrial applications (IOP Series in Nuclear Spectroscopy and Nuclear Structure) - Hardcover

Jenkins, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075031429X ISBN 13: 9780750314299

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

This book presents the state-of-the-art in radiation detection of light and heavy ions, beta particles, gamma rays and neutrons. It will be invaluable to PhD students in experimental nuclear physics and nuclear technology, as well as undergraduate students encountering projects based on radiation detection for the first time.

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About the Author

David Jenkins is Head of the Nuclear Physics Group at the University of York, UK. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Study, University of Strasbourg (USIAS) and an Extraordinary Professor of the University of Western Cape in South Africa. His research in experimental nuclear physics focusses on several topics such as nuclear astrophysics, clustering in nuclei and the study of proton-rich nuclei. In recent years, he has developed a strong strand of applications-related research with extensive industrial collaboration. He has led the development of bespoke radiation detectors for homeland security, nuclear decommissioning, borehole logging and medical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075031429X
• ISBN 13: 9780750314299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 312