Nuclear Physics
Published on 9. February 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-333-46658-2 (ISBN)
Description
Concentrating on the subject of nuclear physics, this book discusses how much is known of the structure of the nucleus, the process of radioactive decay and the uses made of this knowledge. It is part of the series that covers the A-level course in biology, chemistry and physics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Illustrations
further reading list, index
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 215 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-46658-2 (9780333466582)
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Content
Part 1 Probing the nucleus: atoms and nuclei; forces in the nucleus. Part 2 Mass and energy, stability and decay: stable and unstable nuclei; the mass-energy balance; radioactive decay; the processes of radioactive decay. Part 3 Nuclear technology: using radioactive materials; nuclear fission reactors; nuclear fusion; nuclear physics today.