X-Rays in Atomic and Nuclear Physics

By N.A. Dyson

Book Overview

The second edition of this highly successful, original text discusses the production and characterization of X-rays. The book focuses on the fundamentals of X-ray physical properties from an experimental viewpoint. SI units are used throughout and the material has been updated thoroughly to reflect the changes in the use of X-rays and recent developments in the field. The text begins with a survey of work conducted before 1945. Continuous and characteristic spectra are discussed, followed by a description of techniques used in their study. Further studies of production, absorption and scattering in atomic and nuclear processes are described, including a completely new chapter on X-ray production by protons, alpha-particles and ions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521262801
• ISBN13: 9780521262804
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"